NASDAQ-listed independent music company Reservoir Media has entered into a joint venture agreement with Latin music company TU Publishing, which will see Reservoir serve as the publisher for all current and future writers signed to TU Publishing, as well as catalogues acquired by the company. In addition, Reservoir will provide marketing and administrative services. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Reservoir said the deal will further expand the company’s portfolio and presence in the...

Symphonic, a distribution and services company for the independent sector, has signed ROQ 'N Rolla Music to a global distribution agreement covering both the Dutch independent label's existing catalogue and all future releases. The deal also includes sublabels BAD MANOR Records and Nouveau Riche Music.

ROQ 'N Rolla Music's Babek Arjang Far (left) and Sylphnic's Sander Stijnen

Under the deal, Symphonic will provide the technology, infrastructure, and strategic support to ROQ 'N Rolla’s catalog...

Music Technology UK (MTUK), the trade association for the UK's Music Tech sector, has appointed Sarah Jones as Chair of FemTUK, the organisation's community supporting female founders and aspiring founders in Music Tech. Jones was most recently General Manager at concert discovery platform Songkick, where she spent seven years. Prior to Songkick, she was Head of Global Business Development and Operations at the BBC, leading international partnerships and commercial growth across its audio and d...