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PopArabia has acquired label and digital distribution company Viral Wave. “The acquisition marks an important milestone in PopArabia’s continued growth, adding distribution services to scale the company’s existing publishing and label services across the region,” said a statement from the independent music company in the Middle East and North Africa ...

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Absolute Label Services has signed UK singer-songwriter Billy Lockett for his new studio album. The deal will see Absolute release Things Are Looking Up via Lockett Records on ...

Concord expands hip-hop presence with Victor Victor Worldwide multi-year strategic venture

Concord has formed a strategic multi-year venture with Victor Victor Worldwide (VVW), a New York-based record label founded by global entertainment executive Steven Victor. “The partnership will help ...

PPL's international revenue surged by 16% in 2025 as it surpassed £1 billion in first two decades

PPL has reported its revenue figures for 2025, with international as the star performer. The music licensing company’s revenue rose to £315.3 million in 2025, an increase of ...

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