By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWasserman Music has hired Andrew Buck, Shanae Dennis, Andrew Morgan and Ryan Sorok to its global team of agents and career strategists.The new hires are intended to expand the company’s footprint in the pop, rock, indie, Latin, and dance/electronic genres. “We’re thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of respected agents and industry movers … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Appoints Four New Agents
Music Licensing
Who’s News: Barbie Music Supervisor George Drakoulias Joins Premier Music Group
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterPremier Music Group has appointed music industry expert George Drakoulias as the agency's new partner and creative director. Premier Music Group is a music intelligence and supervision agency that offers licensing, strategy, original composition, curation and music production services for advertising, film, TV, podcasts, and more. “George is a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Barbie Music Supervisor George Drakoulias Joins Premier Music Group
Analysis: What’s Driving the Big Deal Between TikTok and Warner Music?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group has announced what it calls a "first-of-its-kind" partnership, expanding its relationship with TikTok. Warner Music says the deal will result in TikTok getting access to a multi-year, multi-product license for the entire repetoire of music from Warner Recorded Music and Warner Chappell Music. Warner says the deal will … [Read more...] about Analysis: What’s Driving the Big Deal Between TikTok and Warner Music?
Major League Soccer Stadiums Ink Concert Deal With Terrapin Station
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Music's Terrapin Station Entertainment subsidiary has secured a collective partnership with nine Major League Soccer teams for its Terrapin Station Sports division. Terrapin Station Entertainment is an artist management and tour production company with expertise in management, sports facility consulting, brand experiences, family … [Read more...] about Major League Soccer Stadiums Ink Concert Deal With Terrapin Station
Singing Machine Bringing Joy of Song to Children’s Hospitals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Singing Machine's CARE-eoke initiative has partnered with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring licensed Singing Machine programming to Seacrest Studios. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds broadcast media centers called Seacrest Studios in children’s hospitals. Seacrest Studio broadcasts offer a … [Read more...] about Singing Machine Bringing Joy of Song to Children’s Hospitals
Kidz Bop Partners With Audible to Tell Tour Bus Tales
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter KIDZ BOP has partnered with Audible to develop an original audio series called KIDZ BOP Never Stop: The Tour Bus Adventures. KIDZ BOP is a family-friendly music brand that features pop song covers and original music that is sung by children. The KIDZ BOP brand encompasses multiple albums, music videos, licensed consumer products and live … [Read more...] about Kidz Bop Partners With Audible to Tell Tour Bus Tales
Who’s News: Qobuz Deputy CEO Named “Power Player” by Billboard
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Georges Fornay, the deputy CEO of the music platform Qobuz, has been added to Billboard’s 2023 International Power Players List. Founded in 2007, Qobuz is a France-based music streaming and download platform. The Quobay platform is currently available in 26 countries across the globe and features a catalog of over 100 million … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Qobuz Deputy CEO Named “Power Player” by Billboard
BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The BBC's top kids' show Bluey has just released a second album, following the chart topping performance of Bluey: The Album. Released on April 21, Bluey: Dance Mode! is the follow up to an initial, award-winning music collection that has been streamed more than 200 million times. The debut album landed at number 1 on both the … [Read more...] about BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album
Oxford Pennant Releases Rocking Collection With The Rolling Stones
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Oxford Pennant has launched an exclusive capsule collection with the The Rolling Stones. The officially-licensed capsule collection features printed pennants, camp flags, sewn banners, enamel pins, stickers, and patches. The exclusive collection was inspired by The Rolling Stones iconography and historical legacy, with design … [Read more...] about Oxford Pennant Releases Rocking Collection With The Rolling Stones
Qobuz Brings Cool Tunes to The Great White North
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The high-fidelity music streamer Qobuz continued its global expansion by launching in Canada on Wednesday. Qobuz is a streamer with a difference, as it's primary focus is on providing music streaming at higher fidelity for true audiophiles. "With Qobuz hitting the market, all Canadian music lovers who are looking for a unique music … [Read more...] about Qobuz Brings Cool Tunes to The Great White North