“This collaboration instantly makes Concord a leader in the frontline pop, hip-hop and R&B publishing world.”
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First Access lawyers warn that Lil Peep lawsuit could leave music companies as ‘full-time babysitters for artists’
FAE argues it only agreed to an “arm’s length” business arrangement with late rapper
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UK record industry grew by over $100m last year – but is streaming starting to run out of steam?
Another big gain for key market – but first signs of a slowdown are on the cards
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Sir Lucian Grainge: After Tencent deal ‘our strategic vision remains the same’
“This is an exciting development reflecting a strong validation of our business strategy, our incredible team and your excellent work.”
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Official: Universal Music Group to sell 10% stake, worth over $3bn, to Tencent-led Consortium
“Tencent and the Consortium members are excited to support UMG’s growth through this investment.”
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Concord COO Glen Barros exits company after 25 years, launches new venture
Exceleration Music will buy Candid Records and launch in the new year
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Instrumental achieves second UK Christmas No.1 in a row, via artist services arm frtyfve
LadBaby single beats the likes of Stormzy and Lewis Capaldi to the top spot
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Tencent-backed Gaana says its monthly user count has now surpassed 125m people
Company is adding over 3m active users every month
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Tencent’s Universal bid needed rescuing – but might now go as high as 30% (report)
Tencent’s bid for 10-20% of Universal nearly fell through, but now it probably looks back on track
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Having turned over $27m in 2018, Epidemic Sound is roasted by songwriter group for buy-out deals
Epidemic responds by suggesting traditional industry is bothered by its “disruptive” model
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