Music Business Worldwide

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1. Yamaha launches $50m fund to power music and media startups

   The fund is meant to cement Yamaha's “leadership position as an innovator in the fields of sound and music”

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2. Robert Kyncl talks M&A strategy, A&R spend, AI regulation, and more on Warner Music’s latest earnings call

   Warner Music Group's CEO discussed the company's calendar Q1 results with analysts today (May 8)

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3. Range Music launches composer division, with industry veteran Jeff Jernigan named as first hire

   Jeff Jernigan’s client roster includes composers Steven Price, Tom Howe, and Raffertie, among others

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4. Jason Taylor appointed VP of Business Development at Downtown Music Publishing

   Bea Koramblyum will also step into an expanded role as Global Head of Business Affairs & VP of Business Development

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5. Rich Orchard joins Horus Music as Managing Director

   The exec joins from Downtown Music where he worked as Director of Artist & Community Engagement. 

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6. Alex Stolls elevated to Partner at music and entertainment law firm Boyarski Fritz

   Alex Stolls represents clients including Will Smith, Lil Kim, BLACKPINK’s JISOO, and the estate of Earth Wind & Fire’s Maurice White

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7. Warner Music Group generated $1.48bn in calendar Q1 2025; subscription streaming revenues rose 3.2% YoY

   Warner Music Group has issued its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (calendar Q1 – the company’s fiscal Q2).

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8. Suno upgrades AI music generator with enhanced vocal capabilities, extended track length

   The v4.5 update allows users to create mashups combining different genre styles, and extends maximum song lengths to 8 minutes from 4 minutes

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9. Universal Music Group slams ‘wild conspiracies’ from Drake lawyers, moves to dismiss lawsuit

   UMG asks the court to dismiss Drake's amended complaint with prejudice

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10. US Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission launch public inquiry into live music business

    Agencies launch public inquiry under President Trump’s executive order

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