Also this week: BMG announces a new A&R structure for its Madrid-based operation, Venice Music taps a vp of business and legal affairs and more.
Also this week: NetEase signs a licensing renewal with J-pop label Avex, WME snaps up Reneé Rapp and more.
The bond is backed by more than 1 million music assets, including such artists as Genesis, Phil Collins and R.E.M.
Jeffries, who will succeed Nancy Pelosi in the role, has co-sponsored key pieces of creator-friendly legislation including the Music Modernization Act.
Over a career lasting more than five decades, Mair served as a label boss, artist manager and cherished mentor.
Country songwriters -- aka the “secret weapon of Nashville" -- like Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano are taking corporate gigs to make (faster) money.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, poised to lead House Democrats, has co-sponsored key legislation to help musicians and songwriters. Industry leaders are thrilled.
Over the past two decades, the bestselling series has boosted profiles, sales and streams for artists including Foster the People, Kasabian and Glass Animals.
Also this week: ASM Global appoints a CMO, Warner Music names an SVP of international brand partnerships and more.
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