As many major labels undergo seismic shifts, the Scottish artist opens up about her own rocky road through the U.S. label system -- and reveals how she finally gained control.
"'Beautifully Broken' is a reflection on his experiences with mental health and addiction, and the idea that winning comes from losing,” says BMG/BBR's Katie Kerkhover.
It's increasingly challenging for some distributors to win seven-figure bidding wars for artists, according to a pitch deck from the distributor Stem.
The distributor Africori will work alongside Warner Music Africa and Warner Music France on a new venture.
The artist/producer has helped craft hits for rap queens such as Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion.
Knoepfle has also appointed three executives to key positions within the U.S. A&R team.
Futures Music Group offers its artists "equitable" license-based deals and believes the "industry has never been brighter for artists and the independent sector."
Arjona's entire catalog, plus new works, will be distributed by Interscope Capitol Labels Group via his own Metamorfosis label.
As the music business reorganizes, some artists are getting dropped from their labels. That isn’t always a bad thing.
IMPALA and several associate national trade groups say the acquisition represents “unchecked concentration in the music market.”