Posts

Peermusic signs songwriter Eyelar, forms writer development joint venture with 2-Tone Entertainment

Deal includes future works, select back-catalog administration, and a JV with 2-Tone to sign and develop new songwriting talent. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/peermusic-signs-songwriter-eyelar-forms-writer-development-joint-venture-with-2-tone-entertainment/

‘Producers don’t get the recognition and respect that we deserve a lot of the time. We’re literally half of the song.’

Chauncey Alexander Hollis Jr., aka Hit-Boy, has worked with hip-hop’s biggest superstars, from Travis Scott and Drake, to Jay Z & Kanye West. He tells MBW about his career to date, his vision for the future and embracing AI… Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hit-boy-on-working-with-travis-scott-and-drake-to-jay-z-beyonce-and-more-superstars/

Sony Music and UMG form NINE BY NINE music festivals joint venture in Japan

NINE BY NINE will engage in planning and production of music festivals in Asia, and supporting Japanese artists seeking to expand internationally. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sony-music-and-umg-form-nine-by-nine-music-festivals-joint-venture-in-japan/

Suno’s licensing talks with major labels in limbo with ‘no path forward’ (Report)

Talks with UMG and Warner Music have seen little progress, while Suno hasn't been able to reach a deal with Sony Music, according to the Financial Times. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sunos-licensing-talks-with-major-labels-in-limbo-with-no-path-forward-report/

After Universal, Warner, and Merlin deals, now Udio inks licensing agreement with Kobalt

The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/after-universal-warner-and-merlin-deals-now-udio-inks-licensing-agreement-with-kobalt/

The Unravelling of a ‘Bulletproof’ Brand: Wireless Festival’s Self-Inflicted Crisis

Music industry communications specialist weighs in on the Ye controversy, and Wireless Festival's cancellation Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-unravelling-of-a-bulletproof-brand-wireless-festivals-self-inflicted-crisis/