Music Business Worldwide

The latest music news from Music Business Worldwide, News, jobs and analysis for the global music industry and on artists new releases and where to get new mp3 songs.

1. From Chance the Rapper’s courtroom revelations to Live Nation’s DOJ settlement… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

   The biggest headlines from the past few days...

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2. Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView

   Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer.

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3. Robert Kyncl to receive Paley Center’s highest honor at 2026 Spring Gala in New York

   The Warner Music Group chief will be recognised with The Paley Honors Award at the May 14 event.

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4. MBW just launched Music Business Worldwide Magazine. Have you subscribed yet?

   To celebrate the launch, we're offering 50% off the first year of all new MBW+ subscriptions

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5. Travis Scott, SZA and Future’s ‘Telekinesis’ copyright lawsuit trimmed but survives bid for dismissal

   Judge says defendants came "nowhere near" proving key claims invalid.

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6. Slipstream acquires Hollywood production music library Megatrax, adding 200,000 tracks to its catalog

   The acquisition gives Slipstream direct sales operation in Latin America, where Maegatrax has maintained sales staff and regional client relationships.

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7. The Problem with AI Companies ‘Starting Fresh’.

   The following MBW op/ed was written by prominent Entertainment and IP lawyer Krystle Delgado, Owner of Delgado Entertainment Law PLLC and host of the popular Top Music Attorney YouTube Podcast

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8. Concord acquires UK-based indie label Ninja Tune Records

   The deal brings Ninja Tune’s recorded music operations and its publishing arm, Just Isn’t Music, under Concord’s umbrella.

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9. Future Islands sign exclusive global deal with Universal Music Publishing

   The signing comes as the band’s 2024 debut album People Who Aren’t There Anymore debuted in the UK Top 10.

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10. Venu secures $86M in oversubscribed public offering, CEO says: ‘We just raised a ton of money.’

    Venu's portfolio includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, and more

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