IDOL has signed British labels Lex Records and Tru Thoughts Records to global distribution deals, signed through the French independent distributor's London office. “At IDOL, we are always looking for the very best labels in their respective fields, and we’ve found exactly that in Lex Records and Tru Thoughts," said IDOL UK General Manager Roo Currier. "Both labels’ catalogues are increasingly difficult to define stylistically, but are synonymous with quality. We’re delighted to welcome them to ...

Independent publisher and music assets management company Primary Wave Music has disclosed that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt, the independent music publishing and music technology platform launched 25 years ago by Swedish entrepreneur Willard Ahdritz. The deal encompasses Kobalt’s worldwide operations, its catalogue of owned copyrights, and its digital collection operation amra.

The transaction, the financial details of which have not been disclosed, is subject to ...

Warner Music Mexico and artist management and live music company FM Entertainment founded in 2007 by Manuel Palomino, have signed a deal with Música Mexicana artist Raúl Hernández Jr. that integrates both recording and live touring operations. "The signing marks a deepening strategic alliance between Warner Music and FM Entertainment, designed to co-develop the careers of both existing stars and the next generation of Música Mexicana talent," said the two companies in a statement.

Hernández, ...