New Industry Friday - Vol. 4

New Industry Friday - Vol. 4

November 1, 2024

by ROSTR

Vol 4: Y'all wanna read what I got, but y'all do not got what it takes

The fourth edition of our weekly music newsletter, New Industry Friday, is out now. This week's edition covers companies raising money, Burning Man needing money, Halsey vs Pitchfork & all the latest music on NMF you need to know about.

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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Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

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Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about signings this year.

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Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

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ROSÉ is managed by THE BLACK LABEL, released by Atlantic Records & published by Warner Chappell Music.

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... see more

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These are the Top 50 Agency Signings of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

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Hudson Freeman signed with Natasha Gregory of Mother Artists for touring (EU).

Hudson Freeman is managed by Mendel Records & released by Mendel Records.

Hudson Freeman signs with Mother Artists

... see more

WRAPD 2025: The 50 Biggest Management Signings

Dec 11, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about signings this year.

These are the Top 50 Management Signings of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

bbyclose signs with Virgin Records Germany

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bbyclose signed with Virgin Records Germany.

bbyclose is managed by Peter Ibsen & published by Payday Music Publishing.

bbyclose signs with Virgin Records Germany

... see more

Ama signs with Timeline Management

Dec 16, 2025

Ama signed with Simonne Solitro of Timeline Management.

Ama is released by ISO Supremacy/PULSE Records & booked by UTA/Seismic Talent Agency.

Ama signs with Timeline Management

... see more

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Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.

Bipolar Sunshine signs with Maison Arts & Kobalt

Dec 15, 2025

Bipolar Sunshine signed with Maison Arts & Kobalt for publishing.

Bipolar Sunshine is managed by Hallwood Media & released by NOiZE.

Bipolar Sunshine signs with Maison Arts & Kobalt

... see more

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Vol 58 - Give me something, somewhere to read (we know a place)

This week's NMF analysis covers 21 Savage, Mumford & Sons, Becky G, FLO, DJ Suzy, Lukas Nelson, Rico Nasty, Softcult & more.

The week’s news, moves, trends, and tea. Every Friday. Subscribe here.

WRAPD 2025: ROSTR Stats

Dec 12, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR daily to find info about the music business this year.

Presenting this year's ROSTR Stats.

Explore all the data on New Industry Focus.

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Artists < 1M ML

Dec 12, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about artists this year.

These are the Most Viewed Artists < 1M Monthly Listeners of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

WRAPD 2025: Most Viewed Artists

Dec 12, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about artists this year.

These are the Most Viewed Artists of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

New Tours Added: Week 50

Dec 12, 2025

40 new (or extended) tours in the Tour Directory, including Khalid, Paul Simon, PinkPantheress, Bob Dylan, David Byrne & more

WRAPD 2025: The 50 Biggest Publisher Signings

Dec 11, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about signings this year.

These are the Top 50 Publisher Signings of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

WRAPD 2025: The 50 Biggest Label Signings

Dec 11, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about signings this year.

These are the Top 50 Label Signings of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

ROSÉ signs with WME

Dec 11, 2025

ROSÉ signed with Lucy Dickins of WME for touring.

ROSÉ is managed by THE BLACK LABEL, released by Atlantic Records & published by Warner Chappell Music.

ROSÉ signs with WME

... see more

WRAPD 2025: The 50 Biggest Agency Signings

Dec 11, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about signings this year.

These are the Top 50 Agency Signings of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

Hudson Freeman signs with Mother Artists

Dec 11, 2025

Hudson Freeman signed with Natasha Gregory of Mother Artists for touring (EU).

Hudson Freeman is managed by Mendel Records & released by Mendel Records.

Hudson Freeman signs with Mother Artists

... see more

WRAPD 2025: The 50 Biggest Management Signings

Dec 11, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR to find info about signings this year.

These are the Top 50 Management Signings of 2025.

Explore the full list on New Industry Focus.

bbyclose signs with Virgin Records Germany

Dec 16, 2025

bbyclose signed with Virgin Records Germany.

bbyclose is managed by Peter Ibsen & published by Payday Music Publishing.

bbyclose signs with Virgin Records Germany

... see more

Ama signs with Timeline Management

Dec 16, 2025

Ama signed with Simonne Solitro of Timeline Management.

Ama is released by ISO Supremacy/PULSE Records & booked by UTA/Seismic Talent Agency.

Ama signs with Timeline Management

... see more

JAY-Z Buys Into $500 Million K-Pop Investment Fund

Dec 15, 2025

JAY-Z, through MarcyPen Capital Partners, has formed a new $500 million fund with Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management to expand the reach of K-pop and Korean culture, scaling consumer and culture companies across Korea and Asia.

Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.

Bipolar Sunshine signs with Maison Arts & Kobalt

Dec 15, 2025

Bipolar Sunshine signed with Maison Arts & Kobalt for publishing.

Bipolar Sunshine is managed by Hallwood Media & released by NOiZE.

Bipolar Sunshine signs with Maison Arts & Kobalt

... see more

WRAPD 2025: ROSTR Stats

Dec 12, 2025

Tens of thousands of professionals used ROSTR daily to find info about the music business this year.

Presenting this year's ROSTR Stats.

Explore all the data on New Industry Focus.