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, founder and CEO. In addition, Ned Monahan has been promoted to president of Encore Recordings. Monahan, who has been general manager since ...

The Hives sign to Play It Again Sam

Veteran A&R executive Holly Hutchison on why data is the key to artist discovery in the digital age

Peloton partners with dance label Armada Music

Sony Music Publishing signs Myles Smith and Artemas co-writer Jesse Fink

Ahead of Record Store Day, physical sales surge in Q1 as UK artists make a chart impact

Physical music sales have surged in Q1 for 2025, Music Week can reveal. The results come ahead of Record Store Day this month, which has traditionally delivered a ...

Babymetal sign global deal with Capitol Records

Babymetal have signed to Capitol Records, making them the first Japanese act to sign a frontline deal with the label. The group will be releasing their new ...

BRITs Week initiative's fundraising since 2009 tops £8 million

BRITs Week 25, delivered by DHL for War Child, has revealed details of the money raised from this year’s series. Some £650,000 was raised from the 11 ...

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