New Industry Friday - Vol 17
February 14, 2025
by ROSTR
Vol 17: I know there's somebody who reads me, somebody who really reads me
The 17th edition of our weekly music newsletter, New Industry Friday, is out now. This week's edition covers Kendrick's victory lap, artists matching Chappell's pledge, Ed Sheeran's busking incident, a love-filled NMF analysis & more.
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ILLENIUM signs with Republic
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ILLENIUM signed with Republic Records.
ILLENIUM is managed by Cinder Management Group/Sean Flynn/Global Dance, booked by UTA & published by Reservoir.
ILLENIUM signs with Republic
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Hajaj signs with Nettwerk
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Hajaj signed with Nettwerk Music Group for records.
Hajaj is managed by Edan Sberlo & Jesse Morris & booked by IAG/WME.
Hajaj signs with Nettwerk
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RAAHiiM signs with MNRK
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RAAHiiM signed with MNRK Music Group for records.
RAAHiiM is managed by Joven Haye, booked by CAA & published by Sony Music Publishing.
RAAHiiM signs with MNRK
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Jack Van Cleaf signs with One Riot & Reservoir
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Jack Van Cleaf signed with One Riot Music & Reservoir for publishing.
Jack Van Cleaf is managed by Little Operation & booked by Wasserman Music.
Jack Van Cleaf signs with One Riot & Reservoir
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Tyler Ballgame signs with Rough Trade
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Tyler Ballgame signed with Rough Trade Records.
Tyler Ballgame is managed by This Fiction & booked by Wasserman Music/ATC Live.
Tyler Ballgame signs with Rough Trade
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Buunshin signs with Continua
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Buunshin signed with Adrian Calin, Josh Brockway & Andrea Saccoman of Continua Management.
Buunshin is released by UKF & booked by Primary Talent/Corson Agency.
Buunshin signs with Continua
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Create Music Group acquires Monstercat
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Create Music Group acquired indie electronic music label Monstercat.
The deal includes Create Music Group investing $50M over the next two years across Monstercat's roster. Monstercat will continue to operate as an independent company with its current leadership.
Big Loud Texas Publishing launches
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Big Loud Texas launched its publishing division with Lizzy Rector leading the new branch.
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Khatumu signs with Wasserman Music
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Khatumu signed with Leigh Millhauser & Sara Bollwinkel of Wasserman Music for touring.
Khatumu is managed by Middle Child Management & released by Bright Antenna Records.
Khatumu signs with Wasserman Music
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DIXSON signs with SALXCO
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DIXSON signed with Dina Sahim of SALXCO for management.
DIXSON is released by Roc Nation & published by Sony Music Publishing.
DIXSON signs with SALXCO
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Zach Bryan re-signs with Warner
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Zach Bryan re-signed with Warner Records.
Zach Bryan is also released by Belting Bronco Records, managed by Stefan Max/BAS Media, booked by WME & published by Warner Chappell Music.
Zach Bryan re-signs with Warner
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