Songtrust hires former Sony/ATV Director of A&R Richard Aurigema as Vice President of Copyright

Aurigema will lead the Songtrust copyright and publishing operations teams
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Led Zeppelin backed by Justice Department in Stairway To Heaven copyright battle

DOJ files amicus brief in support of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant
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‘If you’re really struggling with the B-sides, you probably shouldn’t bother…’

As home to The Cure for nearly two decades, Fiction Records had a profound influence on music around the world. Today, as it celebrates its 40th birthday, the label continues to champion leading alternative artists…
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‘New artists must build something authentic that will carry them through their career.’

Years & Years manager Martha Kinn and Sophie Bloggs who heads up the YM&U electronic music roster on how to approach artist management in 2019
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Bandzoogle to host artist sites for CD Baby’s HostBaby as service winds down

HostBaby users will keep the same domain, inbox, and other assets
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Cinq Music signs record label Rancho Humilde to global distribution deal

Rancho Humilde was founded by Jimmy Humilde, Roque Venegas and Jose Becerr
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Spotify veteran Will Hope exits to join YouTube as Head of Artist Marketing, EMEA

Exec was previously Spotify’s Head of Artist Marketing, UK & International
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AWAL inks partnership with Brian Kelley And Tyler Hubbard’s newly-formed Round Here Records

Country artist Canaan Smith signed as part of new partnership
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Dave Pichilingi to head up Modern Sky Entertainment in the US, role expanded to CEO UK & North America

Exec will divide his time between Liverpool, London and Los Angeles
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