New Industry Friday - Vol 29
New Industry Friday - Vol 29
May 9, 2025
by ROSTR
Vol 29 - Have you been waiting long for me?
The 29th edition of our weekly music newsletter, New Industry Friday, is out now. This week's edition covers Gagacabana, drama at Met Gala, Spotify investors cashing out, NMF analysis & more.
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Edwin Schröter was promoted to CEO of [PIAS] & Concord taps Andy Serrao as Chief Creative Officer.
Plus other moves at Live Nation, Vevo, Wasserman, The Circuit Group & more.
Each week, NIF & ROSTR tracks all the industry moves you need to know about. Promotions, hirings, farewells - have one you want to share? Click here.
Sofi Tukker sign with Republic Records
Feb 5, 2026
Sofi Tukker signed with Republic Records.
Sofi Tukker are managed by Animal Talk/Palm Tree Mgmt, booked by Wasserman Music & published by Third Side Music.
Sofi Tukker sign with Republic Records
... see more
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Clara Kimera signs with Pack Records
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Clara Kimera signed with Pack Records.
Clara Kimera is managed by Canine MGMT & booked by Primary Talent.
Clara Kimera signs with Pack Records
... see more
Way Dynamic signs with TBA Agency
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Way Dynamic signed with Avery McTaggart & Josh Mulder of TBA Agency for touring (NA/SA).
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... see more
bradeazy signs with UTA
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bradeazy signed with Ben Hogan & Shaq Milli of UTA for touring.
bradeazy is released by Boom.Records.
bradeazy signs with UTA
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Kristen Cruz signs with Red Light Management
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Kristen Cruz signed with Alex Kadvan, Dinah Decker & Griffin Schwab of Red Light Management.
Kristen Cruz signs with Red Light Management
... see more
Sony Music Acquires $200 Million in Assets from Recognition Music Group
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Sony Music has acquired $200 million in music assets from Recognition Music Group, owned by asset management Blackstone. The move follows previous asset sales between the two companies as Blackstone continues to rebalance its multibillion-dollar music portfolio.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Dombresky signs with Payday Music Publishing
Feb 4, 2026
Dombresky signed with Payday Music Publishing.
Dombresky is managed by JET Management, released by Insomniac Records/Fool's Gold Records & booked by Wasserman Music.
Dombresky signs with Payday Music Publishing
... see more
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This week's trending companies on ROSTR featuring Painted Rock Management, The Assembly, gamma. & more
Trending People on ROSTR: Week 5
Feb 3, 2026
This week's trending people on ROSTR featuring Gregory Brown, Alicia Karlin, John Monopoly & more
Jack & Jack sign with FATA
Feb 3, 2026
Jack & Jack signed with Eva Alexiou-Reo of FATA for touring (WW (ex-NA)).
Jack & Jack are managed by Nufleet.
Jack & Jack sign with FATA
... see more
NIVA Slams Live Nation Expansion, Proposed Demolition of Indie Venue
Feb 3, 2026
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is calling on Milwaukee officials to abandon plans that could demolish or restrict operations at the 117-year-old Miller High Life Theatre.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Ms. Lauryn Hill signs with CAA
Feb 3, 2026
Ms. Lauryn Hill signed with Tony Goldring of CAA for touring (WW (ex-NA)).
Ms. Lauryn Hill is managed by Family Affairs Music, released by Legacy Recordings & published by Sony Music Publishing/Words West.
Ms. Lauryn Hill signs with CAA
... see more
Dear Seattle sign with Sequel Music Group
Feb 3, 2026
Dear Seattle signed with Alex Martin & Julian Grenz of Sequel Music Group for touring (NA/ASIA/SA).
Dear Seattle are managed by BASE LEVEL ONE, released by Domestic La La/Epitaph Records & published by Mushroom Music Publishing.
Dear Seattle sign with Sequel Music Group
... see more
On The Move: Edwin Schröter Promoted to CEO of [PIAS], Concord Taps Andy Serrao as Chief Creative Officer
Feb 4, 2026
Edwin Schröter was promoted to CEO of [PIAS] & Concord taps Andy Serrao as Chief Creative Officer.
Plus other moves at Live Nation, Vevo, Wasserman, The Circuit Group & more.
Each week, NIF & ROSTR tracks all the industry moves you need to know about. Promotions, hirings, farewells - have one you want to share? Click here.
Sofi Tukker sign with Republic Records
Feb 5, 2026
Sofi Tukker signed with Republic Records.
Sofi Tukker are managed by Animal Talk/Palm Tree Mgmt, booked by Wasserman Music & published by Third Side Music.
Sofi Tukker sign with Republic Records
... see more
Hottest Signings: Week 5
Feb 4, 2026
This week's hottest signings including at Payday, gamma., ROAM, TBA Agency, Electric Feel, 1916, Triple Tigers & more
Clara Kimera signs with Pack Records
Feb 4, 2026
Clara Kimera signed with Pack Records.
Clara Kimera is managed by Canine MGMT & booked by Primary Talent.
Clara Kimera signs with Pack Records
... see more
Way Dynamic signs with TBA Agency
Feb 4, 2026
Way Dynamic signed with Avery McTaggart & Josh Mulder of TBA Agency for touring (NA/SA).
Way Dynamic signs with TBA Agency
... see more
bradeazy signs with UTA
Feb 4, 2026
bradeazy signed with Ben Hogan & Shaq Milli of UTA for touring.
bradeazy is released by Boom.Records.
bradeazy signs with UTA
... see more
Kristen Cruz signs with Red Light Management
Feb 4, 2026
Kristen Cruz signed with Alex Kadvan, Dinah Decker & Griffin Schwab of Red Light Management.
Kristen Cruz signs with Red Light Management
... see more
Sony Music Acquires $200 Million in Assets from Recognition Music Group
Feb 4, 2026
Sony Music has acquired $200 million in music assets from Recognition Music Group, owned by asset management Blackstone. The move follows previous asset sales between the two companies as Blackstone continues to rebalance its multibillion-dollar music portfolio.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Dombresky signs with Payday Music Publishing
Feb 4, 2026
Dombresky signed with Payday Music Publishing.
Dombresky is managed by JET Management, released by Insomniac Records/Fool's Gold Records & booked by Wasserman Music.
Dombresky signs with Payday Music Publishing
... see more
Trending Companies on ROSTR: Week 5
Feb 3, 2026
This week's trending companies on ROSTR featuring Painted Rock Management, The Assembly, gamma. & more
Trending People on ROSTR: Week 5
Feb 3, 2026
This week's trending people on ROSTR featuring Gregory Brown, Alicia Karlin, John Monopoly & more
Jack & Jack sign with FATA
Feb 3, 2026
Jack & Jack signed with Eva Alexiou-Reo of FATA for touring (WW (ex-NA)).
Jack & Jack are managed by Nufleet.
Jack & Jack sign with FATA
... see more
NIVA Slams Live Nation Expansion, Proposed Demolition of Indie Venue
Feb 3, 2026
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is calling on Milwaukee officials to abandon plans that could demolish or restrict operations at the 117-year-old Miller High Life Theatre.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Ms. Lauryn Hill signs with CAA
Feb 3, 2026
Ms. Lauryn Hill signed with Tony Goldring of CAA for touring (WW (ex-NA)).
Ms. Lauryn Hill is managed by Family Affairs Music, released by Legacy Recordings & published by Sony Music Publishing/Words West.
Ms. Lauryn Hill signs with CAA
... see more
Dear Seattle sign with Sequel Music Group
Feb 3, 2026
Dear Seattle signed with Alex Martin & Julian Grenz of Sequel Music Group for touring (NA/ASIA/SA).
Dear Seattle are managed by BASE LEVEL ONE, released by Domestic La La/Epitaph Records & published by Mushroom Music Publishing.
Dear Seattle sign with Sequel Music Group
... see more
On The Move: Edwin Schröter Promoted to CEO of [PIAS], Concord Taps Andy Serrao as Chief Creative Officer
Feb 4, 2026
Edwin Schröter was promoted to CEO of [PIAS] & Concord taps Andy Serrao as Chief Creative Officer.
Plus other moves at Live Nation, Vevo, Wasserman, The Circuit Group & more.
Each week, NIF & ROSTR tracks all the industry moves you need to know about. Promotions, hirings, farewells - have one you want to share? Click here.
Sofi Tukker sign with Republic Records
Feb 5, 2026
Sofi Tukker signed with Republic Records.
Sofi Tukker are managed by Animal Talk/Palm Tree Mgmt, booked by Wasserman Music & published by Third Side Music.
Sofi Tukker sign with Republic Records
... see more
Hottest Signings: Week 5
Feb 4, 2026
This week's hottest signings including at Payday, gamma., ROAM, TBA Agency, Electric Feel, 1916, Triple Tigers & more
Clara Kimera signs with Pack Records
Feb 4, 2026
Clara Kimera signed with Pack Records.
Clara Kimera is managed by Canine MGMT & booked by Primary Talent.
Clara Kimera signs with Pack Records
... see more
Way Dynamic signs with TBA Agency
Feb 4, 2026
Way Dynamic signed with Avery McTaggart & Josh Mulder of TBA Agency for touring (NA/SA).
Way Dynamic signs with TBA Agency
... see more
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