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- Drake’s anger is the product of an unfortunate era.on 18/08/2025 at 17:16
This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest MBW+ Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Source
- Has AI ushered in the Songwriting 2.0 era?on 18/08/2025 at 11:23
The following op/ed comes from Ran Geffen Levy, Founder of OG.studio and CEO of Amusica Song Management Source
- Del Records CEO Ángel del Villar gets four years in prison for drug cartel tieson 18/08/2025 at 11:22
Ángel del Villar was fined $2 million, while his company, Del Entertainment, also faces a $1.8 million penalty. Source
- India’s TIPS Music buys Studio Radha catalog with over 4,000 traditional songson 18/08/2025 at 11:19
TIPS Music will gain access to traditional songs spanning devotional music, folk music, and cultural narratives from the Indian state of Gujarat. Source
- ‘The UK has always been at the forefront of culture and our moment is coming back.’on 18/08/2025 at 11:19
Universal Music UK's Nickie Owen tells MBW about a new wave of British global superstars, taking risks, TikTok and Mick Jagger’s work rate…Source
- Slipknot nears $120M catalog sale to HarbourView Equity (Report)on 18/08/2025 at 11:18
It remains unclear whether all band members are participating in the sale or if some are retaining their stakes. Source
- From Chord Music Partners’ $2 billion+ raise to UMG’s Drake lawsuit drama… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upon 15/08/2025 at 17:30
The biggest headlines from the past seven days... all in one place Source
- UMG’s Sir Lucian Grainge refutes ‘ridiculous’ claims in Drake lawsuit, confirms Universal bought star’s recorded music and publishing catalogson 15/08/2025 at 06:27
Grainge suggests Drake is attempting to waste his and UMG's time to gain media attention or financial concessions Source
- Mom+Pop names Zoe Barton EVP of Digital, Viral, Commerce & Marketingon 14/08/2025 at 20:36
Barton joins Mom+Pop from ORIGIN, where she served as General Manager and Head of Creative Source
- Yes, Pinkfong’s ‘Baby Shark’ is irritating. But it doesn’t infringe copyright, rules South Korea’s Supreme Courton 14/08/2025 at 19:45
Pinkfong version is YouTube's most-viewed video of all time with over 16 billion plays, and has racked up a further 1 billion+ streams on Spotify Source