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Bella Figura Music Acquires Paul Epworth's Publishing Catalog, Including Adele's '21' Co-Writes — Bella Figura Music has picked up the publishing catalog of Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe winner Paul Epworth, including his co-writes on Adele's 21, plus work with Florence + The Machine, Rihanna, and more.
Primary Wave Acquires Kobalt in Landmark Multi Billion Dollar Publishing Deal — Primary Wave Music has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt, one of the world's premier independent music publishing and technology platforms, with backing from Brookfield.
Concord Acquires Legendary Indie Label Ninja Tune in Major Electronic Music Deal — Concord has acquired Ninja Tune, the iconic independent electronic music label home to ODESZA, Bonobo, and Amon Tobin, expanding its UK and European footprint in a significant consolidation move.
Apple Music Rolls Out AI Transparency Tags for Labels and Distributors — Apple Music is introducing a new metadata system called Transparency Tags, requiring labels and distributors to disclose when AI has been used in the creation of tracks, artwork, compositions, or music videos.
What Is My Music Catalog Worth? How Valuation Actually Works in 2026 — A plain English breakdown of how funds, publishers, and lenders actually value a music catalog in 2026, the multiples they pay, and the documents that move the number up or down.
Google Acquires AI Music Platform ProducerAI in Major Move Into Music Creation — Google has acquired ProducerAI, the AI music creation platform formerly known as Riffusion, bringing the startup and its full team into Google Labs and Google DeepMind.
Britney Spears Sells Entire Music Catalog in Landmark $200 Million Deal — Pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog in a deal valued at approximately $200 million, marking one of the biggest catalog transactions in recent pop music history.
Sony Music Publishing and Domain Capital Acquire Miranda Lambert's Full Song Catalog — Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group have partnered to acquire Miranda Lambert's complete back catalog of songs, extending a publishing relationship that began in 2003.
Royalty Advance vs Catalog Sale: Which One Is Actually Right for You — An honest look at the difference between a royalty advance and a catalog sale, why most rights holders pick the wrong one without realizing it, and the questions you should be asking before you sign anything.
Universal Music's $775 Million Acquisition of Downtown Music Nears EU Approval — The European Commission is expected to approve Universal Music Group's acquisition of Downtown Music through its Virgin Music Group subsidiary, creating a major end-to-end solution for independent artists.
The Weeknd Closes Historic $1 Billion Catalog Partnership with Lyric Capital — In one of the largest and most unique music catalog deals ever, The Weeknd has partnered with Lyric Capital Group in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion, setting a new standard for artist equity and control.
How to Sell Your Music Catalog: What Most Rights Holders Get Wrong — An honest look at how the catalog sale process actually works in 2026, why most independent rights holders sell for less than their catalog is worth, and what separates the deals that close well from the ones that leave money on the table.
Sony Music Publishing Acquires Hipgnosis Songs Group in Major Industry Consolidation — Sony Music Publishing has completed its acquisition of Hipgnosis Songs Group, adding catalogs from Sabrina Carpenter, One Direction, Kali Uchis, and St. Vincent to its portfolio.
GoDigital Music Acquires Marc Anthony Catalog and $115M in Latin Music Rights — GoDigital Music has made two major moves in the Latin music space, acquiring Marc Anthony's catalog in an eight-figure deal and securing a separate $115 million transaction for broader Latin music rights.