New Industry Friday - Vol 45
New Industry Friday - Vol 45
September 5, 2025
by ROSTR
Vol 45 - I wanna write you a newsletter, baby
This week's edition covers ROAM's new empire, Radiohead's back on tour, Bieber drops new album, NMF analysis & more 🗞️
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Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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August Ponthier is managed by rogue. & booked by CAA.
August Ponthier signs with SoundOn
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Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
The Marías sign with Universal Music Publishing Group
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The Marías signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.
The Marías are managed by Mick Management, released by Atlantic Records/Nice Life & booked by UTA.
The Marías sign with Universal Music Publishing Group
... see more
Zach Templar signs with The System
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Zach Templar is booked by Wasserman Music.
Zach Templar signs with The System
... see more
Pierce The Veil sign with CAA
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Pierce The Veil signed with Darryl Eaton, Jared Martin & Rick Roskin of CAA for touring (WW (ex-EU)).
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Pierce The Veil sign with CAA
... see more
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Joji signs with Virgin Music
... see more
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Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
New Tours Added: Week 42
Oct 16, 2025
36 new (or extended) tours in the Tour Directory, including LANY, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cameron Whitcomb, Dropkick Murphys, Dry Cleaning & more
Hottest Tours: Week 42
Oct 16, 2025
New tour announcements from Amber Mark, Rod Wave, glaive, Subtronics
Presented by Please & Thank You
Musixmatch Signs AI Innovation Deals With Major Publishers
Oct 16, 2025
Musixmatch signs trial AI deals with Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group and Warner Chappell Music to develop new non-generative AI services.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
August Ponthier signs with SoundOn
Oct 16, 2025
August Ponthier signed with SoundOn for distribution.
August Ponthier is managed by rogue. & booked by CAA.
August Ponthier signs with SoundOn
... see more
ALT BLK ERA sign with LAB Records
Oct 16, 2025
ALT BLK ERA signed with LAB Records.
ALT BLK ERA are booked by Solo Agency.
ALT BLK ERA sign with LAB Records
... see more
Brooklyn Mirage to be Demolished After Months of Operational Issues
Oct 15, 2025
Brooklyn Mirage to be demolished after months of operational issues. Avant Gardner filed for bankruptcy in August and requested a demolition permit with NYC Department of Buildings.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Hottest Signings: Week 42
Oct 15, 2025
This week's hottest signings including at Virgin, UMPG, Loft, Forge Ahead, ALTA, The System, Manifest Music & more
Sir Lucian Grainge Outlines UMG’s AI Strategy
Oct 15, 2025
UMG CEO Sir Lucian Grainge outlines the company’s AI strategy in a staff memo, detailing existing agreements with YouTube, TikTok, Meta, BandLab, and others, new product developments including Agnetic AI, and policies ensuring artist consent and responsible use of AI technology.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
The Marías sign with Universal Music Publishing Group
Oct 15, 2025
The Marías signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.
The Marías are managed by Mick Management, released by Atlantic Records/Nice Life & booked by UTA.
The Marías sign with Universal Music Publishing Group
... see more
Zach Templar signs with The System
Oct 15, 2025
Zach Templar signed with The System for records.
Zach Templar is booked by Wasserman Music.
Zach Templar signs with The System
... see more
Pierce The Veil sign with CAA
Oct 15, 2025
Pierce The Veil signed with Darryl Eaton, Jared Martin & Rick Roskin of CAA for touring (WW (ex-EU)).
Pierce The Veil are managed by Opera Ghost Management, released by Fearless Records/Concord & published by Kobalt.
Pierce The Veil sign with CAA
... see more
Trending Companies on ROSTR: Week 42
Oct 15, 2025
This week's trending companies on ROSTR featuring Ledgin Management, The Shalizi Group, LOLA. ARTISTS & more
Joji signs with Virgin Music
Oct 14, 2025
Joji signed with Virgin Music for records.
Joji is also released by Palace Creek, managed by 88rising, booked by Wasserman Music & published by Kobalt.
Joji signs with Virgin Music
... see more
Trending People on ROSTR: Week 42
Oct 14, 2025
This week's trending people on ROSTR featuring Enzo DeVincenzo, Kevin Kastrup, Danny Rogers & more
Sacred Bones Records Partners with All Flowers Group
Oct 14, 2025
Sacred Bones Records joins All Flowers Group, becoming the first addition to the Secretly affiliate since its 2022 launch and bringing the Brooklyn indie label into the wider Secretly ecosystem.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Musixmatch Signs AI Innovation Deals With Major Publishers
Oct 16, 2025
Musixmatch signs trial AI deals with Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group and Warner Chappell Music to develop new non-generative AI services.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
August Ponthier signs with SoundOn
Oct 16, 2025
August Ponthier signed with SoundOn for distribution.
August Ponthier is managed by rogue. & booked by CAA.
August Ponthier signs with SoundOn
... see more
ALT BLK ERA sign with LAB Records
Oct 16, 2025
ALT BLK ERA signed with LAB Records.
ALT BLK ERA are booked by Solo Agency.
ALT BLK ERA sign with LAB Records
... see more
Brooklyn Mirage to be Demolished After Months of Operational Issues
Oct 15, 2025
Brooklyn Mirage to be demolished after months of operational issues. Avant Gardner filed for bankruptcy in August and requested a demolition permit with NYC Department of Buildings.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Hottest Signings: Week 42
Oct 15, 2025
This week's hottest signings including at Virgin, UMPG, Loft, Forge Ahead, ALTA, The System, Manifest Music & more
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