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5 Artists to Watch. 👀 From underground rap to alternative R&B, these are five artists we think deserve a spot on your radar: LaSpookyy Brittany Carter Isaiah Kaleo Basedalways MarQ Get familiar now. More at theindustrybrief.com #TheIndustryBrief #ArtistsToWatch #UndergroundMusic #NewMusic #EmergingArtists MusicDiscovery by @theindbrief
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Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell escalated the fight over AI and copyright, BMG reported revenue growth as its Concord deal moves closer, SoundCloud launched zero-commission direct sales for select Artist Pro creators, Spotify reshuffled its music leadership, and Luminate introduced new tools to identify AI-generated music. Five moves. One very busy week. Swipe through for the stories shaping the business. → The Industry Brief #TheIndustryBrief #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #MusicNews #SoundCloud Spotify BMG AIMusic MusicPublishing by @theindbrief
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 🎧 This week’s pick: MarQ — “Tell Me That You’ll Stay” MarQ returns with a new release that leans into an intimate, late-night sound while continuing to carve out his own lane. If you’re looking for one new track to add to the rotation this Friday, start here. Out now. #TheIndustryBrief #NewMusicFriday #MarQ #TellMeThatYoullStay #NewMusic MusicDiscovery EmergingArtists by @theindbrief
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Authentic Brands Group has acquired a 51% controlling stake in OVO’s intellectual property, while Drake retains 44% and Vince Holding Corp. owns the remaining 5%. Vince has separately acquired OVO’s operating business and will become the brand’s exclusive worldwide apparel licensee. The deal gives OVO additional infrastructure to expand into new categories, channels and global markets — while Drake remains a major owner of the brand he helped build. Read more on The Industry Brief. #TheIndustryBrief #OVO #Drake #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry EntertainmentBusiness Acquisition by @theindbrief
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NEW SIGNING: Meghan Trainor → UTA Meghan Trainor has signed with UTA for global representation. The agency will work with the Grammy-winning artist across touring, film & TV, digital media, theatre, brand partnerships and more as Trainor continues expanding beyond recorded music. Read more on The Industry Brief. #TheIndustryBrief #MeghanTrainor #UTA #MusicIndustry #ArtistSigning MusicBusiness MusicNews by @theindbrief
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This week in the music industry: The Beatles’ merchandise business goes global with Universal Music Group, Ariana Grande’s legal battle could change how artists fight unreleased music leaks, and Apple Music prepares to label AI-generated music. Three stories shaping the business behind the music. Read the full stories on The Industry Brief. #TheIndustryBrief #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #TheBeatles #ArianaGrande AppleMusic MusicNews EntertainmentBusiness by @theindbrief
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New Music Friday 🎧 T.I.S.M and Brittney Carter is starting to make some real noise. Blending live instrumentation, soul, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, the group brings the kind of sound that feels both familiar and completely their own. With their Premiere performance featuring Brittney Carter putting more eyes on them, this is a band worth keeping on the radar. T.I.S.M and Brittney Carter— one of the new acts to watch. #TheIndustryBrief #ArtistsToWatch #TheQuietRaineShow #NewMusic #MusicDiscovery EmergingArtists MusicIndustry by @theindbrief
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UMG-backed Music IP Holdings has unveiled a portfolio of 24+ patents designed to shape how licensed AI-generated music is created, tracked, and monetized. The framework focuses on artist approval, attribution, rights management, and new licensing models for AI-powered covers, remixes, and interactive music experiences. As AI continues to move deeper into the music business, the conversation is shifting from what the technology can do to who controls it — and who gets paid. Read more stories on The Industry Brief. #TheIndustryBrief #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #AIMusic #UMG MusicNews by @theindbrief
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ARTISTS TO WATCH. 👁️ This week, Industry Brief highlights five emerging artists building their own sound and momentum: KILLJAE DASPYTE BABY BARTIER DOGGONE MARQ Different sounds. Different lanes. Same reason to pay attention. Who are you watching next? #IndustryBrief #ArtistsToWatch #NewMusic #EmergingArtists #UndergroundMusic MusicDiscovery by @theindbrief
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The biggest moves of August — so far. From major label deals to new management and agency partnerships, the industry keeps moving. Alicia Keys → CAA Kim Petras → Good World Management Megan Thee Stallion → Interscope Records Here’s what you need to know. THE INDUSTRY BRIEF. The big moves. The real impact. #TheIndustryBrief #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #IndustryNews #ArtistSignings by @theindbrief
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The Weekly Brief. Swipe through for this week’s biggest stories. → Full stories and deeper insight available at TheIndustryBrief.com #TheIndustryBrief #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #MusicNews #WeeklyBrief MusicIndustryNews by @theindbrief
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