Universal Music Group generated more than $1bn per quarter, on average, from recorded music subscription streaming in 2022UMG posts double-digit YoY growth (just!) in its recorded music subscription streaming revenues
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Gibson Records Signs Ghost HoundsGhost Hounds (L-R): Joe Munroe (keys), Thomas Tull (guitars), Tré Nation (lead vocals), Bennett Miller (bass), Johnny Baab (guitars), and Blaise Lanzetta (drums).

Gibson Records--which delivers guitar-driven music to the forefront of culture--has announced its second album release will launch with the signing of the rock ‘n’ blues group, Ghost Hounds. Gibson Records will release the new album from Ghost Hounds, globally in June 2023, in partnership with Firebird Label Services for distribution. Fans can pre-save the first single off the forthcoming album titled “Dirty Angel” set for release on Thursday, March 9, HERE.

The new Ghost Hounds album follows the first official release from Gibson Records, Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators’ acclaimed fourth full-length album titled 4, which was released last year in partnership with BMG.

Headquartered in Music City, Nashville, TN, Gibson Records works with Gibson artists to produce, record, and promote their music to fans around the world under an artist-friendly partnership. Gibson Records continues the evolution of the Gibson Brands multi-media platform, which supports collaborative artist partnerships and brings experiences to music lovers worldwide, generating forever fans across the globe. Over the past three years, Gibson has launched successful music initiatives built around their iconic brands, premium guitars, and amazing artists. Not to mention initiatives that have re-energized the Gibson fanbase on the worldwide stage and the music community at large, including Gibson Artist Collections, the award-winning online network Gibson TV which creates cinematic original series, books and multimedia content from Gibson Publishing, A.I.-enabled interactive, guitar-learning on the Gibson App the mentorship program for young players Gibson Generation Group (G3), the philanthropic arm Gibson Gives, and the global flagship store the Gibson Garage--the ultimate guitar experience and music destination in Nashville.

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Universal Music, Deezer partner to test new streaming revenue modelsDuring an investment call Thursday, Universal Music announced that it had partnered with EU-based streaming music service Deezer to develop a “new model” where “artists are rewarded for the fans. Continue reading
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HYBE says it ‘has been considering the acquisition of SM Entertainment for a long time’ as it launches campaign to win support from SM shareholdersHYBE says campaign was developed "to protect shareholder value from inappropriate actions by the current management at SM".
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NIVA names 300+ indie performers as ‘Live List’ favoritesThe National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has partnered with Hollywood’s The Black List to produce The Live List, to shine the spotlight on performing musicians, performers, and comedians. Kicking off with a TIDAL-sponsored event at SXSW, the. Continue reading
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SoundExchange royalty distribution rose to $255.6M in Q4SoundExchange distributed $255.6 million in digital royalties to creators in Q4 2022, an increase of 2.5% over Q4 2021. SoundExchange collects and distributes non-interactive digital performance royalties (Pandora, SiriusXM, online. Continue reading
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House panel approves bill that could lead to total TikTok ban in the USTikTok has around 100 million users in the US
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Shinedown Partners with the American Foundation for Suicide PreventionMulti-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown has announced that they are partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Shinedown will donate $1 for every ticket sold to their upcoming 21-date The Revolutions Live U.S. headline tour to the AFSP, the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. Shinedown, who have been speaking out about mental health for two decades through their music and by sharing their personal experiences along the way, have long been active supporters of AFSP including participating in the organization’s annual Out of The Darkness Walk in Washington, DC to fundraise for the cause. Now, the band has expanded its support of AFSP with the $1-per-ticket donation.

'The Revolutions Live Tour' (co-produced by FPC Live and Live Nation and with support from Three Days Grace and From Ashes to New) begins April 3rd, kicking off a run of spring shows that will see the record-breaking band bring their hit album Planet Zero to life live from coast to coast, alongside their biggest hits and fan favorites. Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com. For all show/ticketing details visit www.shinedown.com.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Shirin Foroutan appointed SVP and GM, Europe at Universal Music Publishing GroupForoutan previously served as Vice President, Creative, at BMI
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TIDAL drops direct artist payouts after they paid new artists even lessTIDAL is ending a much-watched test designed to spread streaming payments more equitably after it resulted in smaller payments to emerging artists. In January, UMG partnered with TIDAL to develop. Continue reading
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Ticket talk front and center at Pollstar Live! Convention KeynoteLast week in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton, Azoff Company Chairman and CEO Irving Azoff took the stage at the annual Pollstar Live! Conference. by David Benjamin De. Continue reading
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Recent Classical HighlightsSeveral of the albums we reviewed in the past month highlight the legacies of some great artists including a live recording of octogenarian Neeme Jarvi leading the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and State Choir Latvija and the Aron Quartett (pictured) performing some of Bruno Walter's chamber music.

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Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TVStyle: Country/Southern Rock

Cool name! And her voice sounds nice n’ husky on “Christmas in The South.” But is that “south” referring to Melbourne? See, this artist is from Australia, yet she brings a twangy American authenticity to her voice, and she even recorded “Everybody Knows Your Name” at Sun Studio in Memphis, using just her southern-accented voice and a wailing acoustic guitar. Very nice. She pulls out all the stops, though, on “Found My Home,” where the whole band, including an organ player who adds plenty to the sound, helps Tiger and her strong backup singers to drive home the song’s catchy chorus.  The band is terrific— they’re a real Nashville-tight ensemble that helps to make this recording a standout.

Deezer generated over $470m in 2022, lost $175m, and just named Stu Bergen as a Director on its BoardDeezer posts 10.6% YoY rise in overall revenues for 2022 at constant currency
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Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act reintroduced in CongressA bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress designed to help independent musicians, technicians, songwriters, and producers by allowing them to deduct 100% of recording expenses in the year incurred. Continue reading
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