Tampa, FL-based independent distribution and services company Symphonic has hired Michelle Garramone as Head of Strategic Partnerships. In her new role, she will lead the company’s expansion into catalogue acquisitions and drive strategic partnerships.

Symphonic's Michelle Garramone

Garramone will report to Symphonic CEO Jorge Brea and will be based in Miami, FL. She served previously as President of Blue Rose Music, an investor-backed Northern California-based American heritage record label, ...

Independent music company Believe has increase the remit of Akhila Shankar, who currently heads TuneCore India and South Asia, to also oversee its Artist Services business across India and South Asia. Shankar will take on the new role immediately and will continue to be based in Mumbai. In her new role she will focus "on artist development, deepening artist partnerships, expanding local capabilities, and building pathways for artists to grow both regionally and globally."

Believe's Akhila Sha...

Play It Again Sam, the Universal Music Group-owned music company, has signed British band Massive Attack to a global recording agreement. Play It Again Sam said the deal marks "a landmark partnership with one of the most influential and enduring acts in contemporary music." The band released five studio albums between 1991 ('Blue Lines') and 2010 ('Heligoland') through Virgin Records.

Massive Attack (Credit: Warren Du Preez)

“We’re honoured to welcome Massive Attack to Play It Again Sam," said...