British independent music publishing company Notting Hill Music has signed Tom Southon, the up-and-coming drum & bass artist known as Sota, to a global publishing agreement that covers his catalogue and future works worldwide. Notting Hill Music said the new deal will see the company focus on "developing Sota’s catalogue globally, expanding songwriting opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the project as it enters its next phase." Notting Hill Music will work closely with Sot...

London-based music law firm Sound Advice has elevated Alex Meikeljohn to Partner. Meikeljohn joined the firm as a Paralegal in June 2019 and served most recently as Solicitor. Sound Advice Owner and Partner Robert Horsfall commented: "Alex, you joined us as a Paralegal in June 2019, then moved into a Training Contract and now you get the promotion your personality, work ethic and intelligence have always deserved. Congratulations. It’s a pleasure watching you flourish. Carpe Diem!" Meikeljohn ad...

Music distribution and artist services platform Octiive has started a strategic collaboration with music finance company Sound Royalties to provide independent artists with access to upfront funding based on their royalty earnings. Through the relationship, Octiive artists can now "unlock advances" ranging from $1,000 to over $75 million for top-performing catalogues. The funding, according to Octiive, will allow artists to invest in recording, marketing, touring, team development, and more, "w...