Music Business Worldwide

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1. From Spotify’s AI product plans to beatBread’s $100m global indie fund… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

   The biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place

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2. Too Lost has entered the chat…

   Gregory Hirschhorn, CEO of company expected to surpass $100 million in revenue this year, gives his view on UMG/Downtown

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3. ‘I don’t see any ceiling – the sky’s the limit.’

   Ryan Richards on the rise and rise of Sleep Token, why they're not a metal band (and why the masks are staying on), what he learned from his career as an artist and where rock goes from here

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4. Melanie C and Red Girl Records partner with Virgin Music Group for new album and single

   The former Spice Girl teams up with Virgin and her own Red Girl Records for a new dance-infused project set to arrive in 2026.

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5. TikTok’s SoundOn touts success of viral hit ‘NOW OR NEVER’ by Tkandz and CXSPER

   Three years after TikTok launched SoundOn, the music distribution service is giving record companies and music distributors a run for their money

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6. What indie distribution bosses really think about UMG’s proposed acquisition of Downtown and FUGA

   MBW polls opinion from an array of founders leading some of the world's top independent distribution and music delivery platforms

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7. Avex Music Group unveils leadership team, establishes NYC office; introduces an East/West Coast structure as part of ‘sweeping’ expansion

   Avex Music Group says it has 'entered an especially successful period' since Silverstein took over as CEO

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8. Kazunari Imai appointed Chairman & Strategic Business Relations Senior Executive Director of Believe Japan

   The appointment is part of Believe’s ongoing expansion in the Japanese market, following the launch of PLAYCODE and a partnership with Teichiku Entertainment

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9. FUGA extends partnership with classical music company Naxos

   The expanded partnership adds strategic marketing, specialist YouTube services, product development, and more.

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10. City of Hope honors Warner Records’ Tom Corson with Spirit of Life Award

    Cher presented the award to the Warner Records executive, while Michael Bublé performed during the evening.

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