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Reservoir acquires the publishing catalogue of the late lyricist Larry Kusik

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NASDAQ-listed independent music company Reservoir Media has inked a deal covering the catalogue of the late lyricist Larry Kusik. The Reservoir deal includes a mix of both publisher’s and writer’s shares of Kusik's works, who collaborated with Burt Bacharach, Richard Rodney Bennet, and Paul Evans, among others. Kusik was a prolific lyricist who worked on the theme songs from films released during the 1960s and 1970s such as 'Speak Softly Love' for 'The Godfather' (1972) and 'A Time For Us' for ...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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Reservoir Media seals joint venture deal with Latin music company TU Publishing

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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...

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Symphonic signs independent label ROQ ‘N Rolla Music to a global distribution deal

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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...

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Germany’s MCR-T signs global publishing deal with BMG and Electric Feel Publishing

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German electronic music artist and producer MCR-T has signed a global publishing agreement with BMG and boutique music publishing house Electric Feel Publishing. The agreement encompasses MCR-T's full songwriting catalogue, including existing works and future compositions, with BMG and Electric Feel Publishing jointly representing his interests worldwide. MCR-T has built an international following through tracks including 'My Barn My Rules' and 'My Little White Pony. “I’m excited to begin this...

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