Independent distribution and services company Symphonic has launched Symphonic NEXT, a new initiative to provide clients with tailored financial solutions, including flexible royalty advances, partial or full catalogue sales, strategic partnerships, and long-term distribution support. As part of the initiative, Tampa, Florida-based Symphonic will work closely with artists, managers, labels, and other rights holders "to evaluate their catalogues, identify opportunities to enhance value, and dete...

Lyric licensing platform LyricFind has named Alex Bellissimo as Vice President of Marketing. Based in Toronto, she reports to LyricFind Founder & CEO, Darryl Ballantyne, Bellissimo joins from Warner Music Group. where she most recently served as Senior Director, Partnership Marketing & Revenue for Warner Records. In her new role, she will lead LyricFind’s global marketing strategies across both lyric licensing and creative products, with the task to drive growth in both B2B and B2C mark...

Independent music publisher Kobalt has signed singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer Howard Donald, a member of British band Take That, to a global publishing deal. Since starting Take That in 1989, Donald has recorded nine albums with the band, selling over 45 million records worldwide, and more than 8 million concert tickets. In parallel, he pursued a solo career as both a songwriter and DJ, performing sets across the globe. “Signing with Kobalt Music just feels right,” said Donald. “Th...