New Industry Friday - Vol 15
New Industry Friday - Vol 15
January 31, 2025
by ROSTR
Vol 15: The next edition will shake the tree, and much will come loose
The 15th edition of our weekly music newsletter, New Industry Friday, is out now. This week's edition covers GRAMMY week, Spotify x UMG, Power Players 2025 music predictions, NMF analysis & more.
The week’s news, moves, trends, and tea. Every Friday. Subscribe here.
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Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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DC The Don signed with Republic Records.
DC The Don is managed by Left/Right Management/Decibel Sound & booked by UTA.
DC The Don signs with Republic Records
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Tiny Vinyl is expanding into Europe, appointing industry veteran Ruben Planting to lead its regional operations. The four-inch collectible vinyl brand, already featuring major artists, is tapping into Europe’s growing vinyl market, with its first releases expected in early 2026.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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Antdot is managed by Braslive Entertainment.
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... see more
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Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Chris Radwanski joins Better Artists
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He brings over clients Jaguar Sun, Bleary Eyed & Work Wife to the company.
Alex Lambert signs with Big Loud Texas
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Alex Lambert signed with Big Loud Texas for records.
Alex Lambert is managed by Make Wake Artists/Deep Roots Management & booked by CAA.
Alex Lambert signs with Big Loud Texas
... see more
AXS Sues SecureMyPass Over Alleged Fake Tickets
Jan 19, 2026
AXS is suing SecureMyPass over alleged fake digital tickets that bypass AXS protections, with fans reportedly denied entry to major events. SecureMyPass disputes the claims.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
1900Rugrat signs with Electric Feel
Jan 19, 2026
1900Rugrat signed with Electric Feel for publishing.
1900Rugrat is managed by 100k Management, released by 300 Entertainment/Remain Solid & booked by MAC Agency.
1900Rugrat signs with Electric Feel
... see more
Joy Oladokun signs with Concord & CAA
Jan 19, 2026
Joy Oladokun signed with Concord for records & Calhoun Rawlings, Ron Jordan, Joseph Harris & Jacqueline Reynolds-Drumm of CAA for touring (NA).
Joy Oladokun is managed by ATC Management/Front Doors Management, booked by Mother Artists & published by Prescription Songs.
Joy Oladokun signs with Concord & CAA
... see more
Will Terry signs with TRACK mgmt
Jan 15, 2026
Will Terry signed with Drew Magid & Kelly Carrazzone of TRACK mgmt.
Will Terry is released by Amigo Records & published by Prescription Songs/7 Hills Music.
Will Terry signs with TRACK mgmt
... see more
Artist Manager Adam “Ash” Harrison Launches Third Brother Records
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Adam “Ash” Harrison has launched Third Brother Records through Atlantic’s 10K Projects, debuting with a five-song EP from indie rock band Easy Honey on April 30.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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Kim Petras Publicly Asks Republic Records to Drop Her
Jan 21, 2026
Kim Petras has publicly asked Republic Records to drop her, alleging the label won't set a release date for her finished album. The GRAMMY-winning artist says she plans to release the record regardless.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Trending Companies on ROSTR: Week 3
Jan 20, 2026
This week's trending companies on ROSTR featuring Curtis Management, Quest Artist Management, Saiko Entertainment & more
DC The Don signs with Republic Records
Jan 20, 2026
DC The Don signed with Republic Records.
DC The Don is managed by Left/Right Management/Decibel Sound & booked by UTA.
DC The Don signs with Republic Records
... see more
Tiny Vinyl Expands into Europe
Jan 20, 2026
Tiny Vinyl is expanding into Europe, appointing industry veteran Ruben Planting to lead its regional operations. The four-inch collectible vinyl brand, already featuring major artists, is tapping into Europe’s growing vinyl market, with its first releases expected in early 2026.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Trending People on ROSTR: Week 3
Jan 20, 2026
This week's trending people on ROSTR featuring Myles Schalet, John Pantle, Amanda Gonzales & more
Antdot signs with WME
Jan 20, 2026
Antdot signed with Rico Pedraza & Santiago Cruz of WME for touring (NA/SA (ex-BRAZIL)/CENTRAL AMERICA).
Antdot is managed by Braslive Entertainment.
Antdot signs with WME
... see more
A New Sphere is Opening in the Washington D.C. Metro Area
Jan 19, 2026
A second Sphere is coming to the Washington, D.C. metro area, as Sphere Entertainment confirms a new 6,000-capacity venue at National Harbor, backed by $200 million in state, local and private incentives.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Chris Radwanski joins Better Artists
Jan 19, 2026
Artist manager Chris Radwanski has joined Better Artists.
He brings over clients Jaguar Sun, Bleary Eyed & Work Wife to the company.
Alex Lambert signs with Big Loud Texas
Jan 19, 2026
Alex Lambert signed with Big Loud Texas for records.
Alex Lambert is managed by Make Wake Artists/Deep Roots Management & booked by CAA.
Alex Lambert signs with Big Loud Texas
... see more
AXS Sues SecureMyPass Over Alleged Fake Tickets
Jan 19, 2026
AXS is suing SecureMyPass over alleged fake digital tickets that bypass AXS protections, with fans reportedly denied entry to major events. SecureMyPass disputes the claims.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
1900Rugrat signs with Electric Feel
Jan 19, 2026
1900Rugrat signed with Electric Feel for publishing.
1900Rugrat is managed by 100k Management, released by 300 Entertainment/Remain Solid & booked by MAC Agency.
1900Rugrat signs with Electric Feel
... see more
Joy Oladokun signs with Concord & CAA
Jan 19, 2026
Joy Oladokun signed with Concord for records & Calhoun Rawlings, Ron Jordan, Joseph Harris & Jacqueline Reynolds-Drumm of CAA for touring (NA).
Joy Oladokun is managed by ATC Management/Front Doors Management, booked by Mother Artists & published by Prescription Songs.
Joy Oladokun signs with Concord & CAA
... see more
Will Terry signs with TRACK mgmt
Jan 15, 2026
Will Terry signed with Drew Magid & Kelly Carrazzone of TRACK mgmt.
Will Terry is released by Amigo Records & published by Prescription Songs/7 Hills Music.
Will Terry signs with TRACK mgmt
... see more
Artist Manager Adam “Ash” Harrison Launches Third Brother Records
Jan 14, 2026
Adam “Ash” Harrison has launched Third Brother Records through Atlantic’s 10K Projects, debuting with a five-song EP from indie rock band Easy Honey on April 30.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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This week's NMF analysis covers A$AP Rocky, Charli xcx, Megan Moroney, waterbaby, Girlfriend, Flea, Hilary Duff, Daughter & more.
The week’s news, moves, trends, and tea. Every Friday. Subscribe here.
Kim Petras Publicly Asks Republic Records to Drop Her
Jan 21, 2026
Kim Petras has publicly asked Republic Records to drop her, alleging the label won't set a release date for her finished album. The GRAMMY-winning artist says she plans to release the record regardless.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Trending Companies on ROSTR: Week 3
Jan 20, 2026
This week's trending companies on ROSTR featuring Curtis Management, Quest Artist Management, Saiko Entertainment & more
DC The Don signs with Republic Records
Jan 20, 2026
DC The Don signed with Republic Records.
DC The Don is managed by Left/Right Management/Decibel Sound & booked by UTA.
DC The Don signs with Republic Records
... see more
Tiny Vinyl Expands into Europe
Jan 20, 2026
Tiny Vinyl is expanding into Europe, appointing industry veteran Ruben Planting to lead its regional operations. The four-inch collectible vinyl brand, already featuring major artists, is tapping into Europe’s growing vinyl market, with its first releases expected in early 2026.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Trending People on ROSTR: Week 3
Jan 20, 2026
This week's trending people on ROSTR featuring Myles Schalet, John Pantle, Amanda Gonzales & more
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