Ed Sheeran drops new single Azizam

Ed Sheeran has launched a new era of his recording career. The multi-platinum UK singer-songwriter today (April 4) released Azizam (Asylum/Atlantic), which has been heavily trailed on social media. It marks the end of the Mathematics phase of Sheeran’s recording career, though the + - = Divide x – Tour ...

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Exceleration Music appoints Beggars veteran Matt Harmon as head of rights development

Exceleration Music has appointed Matt Harmon as head of rights development. In this new role, Harmon will work with the growing list of Exceleration-owned and partner labels, which ...

Encore Recordings names Jacob Fain as head of A&R

Encore Recordings has appointed Jacob Fain (pictured) as head of A&R. The A&R exec will be based in the company’s Los Angeles headquarters and report to Joie Manda, ...

The Hives sign to Play It Again Sam

The Hives have signed to Play It Again Sam, the flagship label of PIAS. The label will release The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, which is scheduled for ...

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