The deal was signed in partnership with record label/entertainment company ODDATELIER.
The numbers look good — on the surface. But corporate cutbacks point to serious structural challenges in the industry.
The 14-year-old singer-songwriter also released a new song, "X's," on Thursday (Sept. 5).
Winkler signed Sabrina Carpenter to Island Records in 2020 and has played a crucial role in shaping her career since.
"I’m honored to welcome him to the Republic Records family,” said Republic president and chief operating officer Jim Roppo.
Twenty-three years and 11 studio albums later, Shelton has left Warner. "We count ourselves amongst his biggest fans and are grateful for the ride with this true gentleman and icon.”
Her first release under the label is coming Friday with the single “Si Pasa Una Mosca.”
Dr. Kitatani will work WMJ chief Kaz Kobayashi on the label's "continuing evolution."
Joshua most recently led Universal Music's foray into Web3.
Experts say an improvement in COVID-era supply chain issues should be good news for physical music purchasers — though other factors may lead to a continued creep in prices.
