Udio and GRAI are the first AI platforms to license patents from UMG-backed Music IP Holdings

Music IP Holdings (MIH) has unveiled a broad patent framework for generative AI platforms. According to MIH, which was formed out of a strategic partnership between Universal Music Group and Liquidax, the patent framework is designed to “drive responsible innovation while providing additional ways to protect artists, songwriters and their ...

Virgin Music Group UK president Vanessa Bosåen exits after six years

Martin Goldschmidt & Rob Collins celebrate 40 years of Cooking Vinyl

Universal Music Poland acquires Kayax Records catalogue

Fabio & Grooverider to receive Innovator gong at AIM's Independent Music Awards

UMG strikes landmark partnership with social music platform Hook

Universal Music Group has struck a landmark licensing partnership with AI-powered social music platform Hook, which lets fans remix and share songs using official recordings. The deal ...

Universal Music Group and Apple Corps unveil new long-term Beatles partnership

Universal Music Group (UMG) and Apple Corps have announced a new exclusive, long-term, global partnership for The Beatles. The agreement will see UMG handle worldwide physical and digital ...

Frontiers Label Group appoints Rene Erwin Mata as A&R - New York

Frontiers Label Group has enhanced its A&R network with the appointment of Rene Erwin Mata as A&R – New York. The rock specialist brings more than two decades ...

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