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Spotify ​partners with Sony Music, UMG, WMG,​ Merlin and​ Believe to develop ‘responsible AI products’

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Spotify has forged partnerships with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group,​ independent labels' licensing company Merlin, and​ Paris-based music company and distributor Believe to develop ​"responsible AI products that empower the artists and songwriters they represent, and connect them with the fans who support them.​"
Spotify said that together with rights holders, artists, and songwriters, it will make "significant investments in AI research and product development," wh...

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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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Pat Metheny inks deal with Primary Wave Music covering publishing and recording

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Independent publisher and music asset management firm Primary Wave Music has signed a partnership agreement with guitarist, composer and bandleader Pat Metheny, in a deal that will cover Metheny's music publishing catalogue as well as recordings.
Additionally, under the deal, Metheny will launch his own label – Uniquity Music – in partnership with Green Hill Music, which operates under the umbrella of Primary Wave's Sun Label Group. “My dream for years has been to have a place where all of my w...

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US Latin music market revenue up 5.9% to $490.3m for the first half of 2025

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The recorded market for Latin music in the US generated revenues of $490.3 million for the first half of the year, up 5.9% over the same period a year prior and accounted for 8.8% of total US recorded music revenue, according to figures released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). in its 'RIAA Latin Mid-Year 2025 Recorded Music Revenue Report'. 
The Latin genre continued to outpace growth for the same period across the overall US market. Streaming remained the dominant sourc...

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The Circuit Group launches Red Wire Publishing led by David Gray

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Artist managers' collective The Circuit Group is launching Red Wire Publishing, a new Los Angeles-based division dedicated to providing boutique music publishing services to artists and songwriters worldwide.
"Red Wire is founded on a boutique ethos rooted in artist management, prioritizing creative development and long-term growth over sheer volume of signings," said the company. At launch, Red Wire already administers more than 300 copyrights, with global rights administration provided by Kob...

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