“The music Sabrina makes is perfectly reflective of who she is as a person, and all the quirks and character are what give her such a strong musical identity,” says Island A&R Jackie Winkler.
The majors’ share of the streaming market is slowly slipping. But some newer industry rules will favor them — at the expense of independent and DIY artists and songwriters.
The recently established division is opening offices in Mexico City, Miami and Los Angeles and launching a new label, among other endeavors.
The viral hit caught fire on TikTok in May and received a co-sign from Kehlani herself.
The average number of physical variants in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 rose from 3.3 per week in 2019 to 8.9 per week in 2023, according to Luminate.
“We fully embraced her vision, her plan, her ideas and helped her bring BRAT to life,” says Atlantic Records vp of marketing Marisa Aron.
The Los Angeles-based Padman ascends to the position after a decade as the label's vice president, bringing a philosophy of relationships, referability and "doing what I say I'll do."
UMG, WMG and Sony are said to be considering a lawsuit against two of the most dominant AI startups in music, sources say.
The California and Wyoming native released the project Buckle Bunny in 2023 and was featured on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter project.
The signing coincides with the premiere of Jett Holden's video for "Backwood Proclamation."
