New Industry Friday - Vol 46
New Industry Friday - Vol 46
September 12, 2025
by ROSTR
Vol 46 - A perfect picture in the frame, some news don't ever fade
This week's edition covers Spotify goes lossless, merch bootleggers beware, Live Nation’s ticket exclusivity & our Hilary Duff dreams are back, NMF analysis & more 🗞️
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Matt Zeidman Joins SALXCO
Sep 12, 2025
Matt Zeidman has joined SALXCO, the Los Angeles management company behind The Weeknd, Metro Boomin and more. He will focus on expanding the roster and driving new strategic initiatives.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
ROSTR Party + EARLY
Sep 10, 2025
This October 16th, ROSTR is hosting our inaugural annual birthday party in Los Angeles. At the event we're also introducing EARLY - a new showcase series connecting emerging artists with the industry. The event, at a venue in Silverlake, will run throughout the evening and feature 4 emerging artists… and an open bar. If you'd like to attend, please hit the link in our bio and request to get on the list.
⚠️ Limited capacity: We expect demand to significantly outstrip capacity. We won't be able to accommodate everyone and we'll be prioritizing partners and industry professionals who are best positioned to add value for the showcasing artists.
Request an invite here.
HRVY signs with Sqream Management
Sep 12, 2025
HRVY signed with Johan Söderholm of Sqream Management.
HRVY is released by Virgin Music & published by Universal Music Publishing Group.
HRVY signs with Sqream Management
... see more
New Industry Friday - Vol 46
Sep 12, 2025
Vol 46 - A perfect picture in the frame, some news don't ever fade
This week's edition covers Spotify goes lossless, merch bootleggers beware, Live Nation’s ticket exclusivity & our Hilary Duff dreams are back, NMF analysis & more 🗞️
The week’s news, moves, trends, and tea. Every Friday. Subscribe here.
Crankdat signs with Red Light Management
Sep 12, 2025
Crankdat signed with Meghan Huffman & Eric Silver of Red Light Management.
Crankdat is released by Monstercat/Disciple, booked by The Gongaware Group/Primary Talent & published by Payday Music Publishing.
Crankdat signs with Red Light Management
... see more
Bad Bunny Leaves US Off World Tour Out of ICE Raid Concerns
Sep 10, 2025
With his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour set to begin on November 21, Bad Bunny revealed why he’s skipping US dates. Concerned about ICE raids affecting fans, the Puerto Rican superstar will instead perform 56 shows across Europe, Latin America, and Australia.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
New Tours Added: Week 37
Sep 11, 2025
41 new (or extended) tours in the Tour Directory, including Whitney, Laufey, Militarie Gun, Audrey Hobert, The Band CAMINO and more
Hottest Tours: Week 37
Sep 11, 2025
New tour announcements from Tame Impala, The Weeknd, Bailey Zimmerman, System Of A Down, Gorillaz
Presented by Please & Thank You
Twenty One Pilots Sues Temu Over Counterfeit Merch
Sep 11, 2025
Twenty One Pilots is taking Temu to court, accusing the platform of pushing fake merch and ripping their designs.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
As It Is sign with Frontiers Label Group
Sep 11, 2025
As It Is signed with Frontiers Label Group for records.
As It Is are managed by Future History Management & booked by Sequel Music Group /UTA.
As It Is sign with Frontiers Label Group
... see more
Melody's Echo Chamber sign with Mother Artists
Sep 11, 2025
Melody's Echo Chamber signed with Natasha Gregory & Rebecca Nichols of Mother Artists for touring (WW (ex-NA/SA)).
Melody's Echo Chamber are released by Fat Possum Records & published by Domino Publishing.
Melody's Echo Chamber sign with Mother Artists
... see more
dublon signs with Technicolour
Sep 11, 2025
dublon signed with Technicolour for records.
dublon is managed by Paperclip & booked by Wasserman Music/Allo Floride Agency.
dublon signs with Technicolour
... see more
SBTRKT signs with ROAM
Sep 11, 2025
SBTRKT signed with Spencer Pinson & Erik Selz of ROAM for touring (NA/SA).
SBTRKT is managed by Zeya.
SBTRKT signs with ROAM
... see more
Spotify Announces Long-Awaited Lossless Audio Streaming
Sep 10, 2025
Spotify is rolling out lossless audio streaming this October, giving premium users in more than 50 countries access to 16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality. Nearly every track will be supported, with the option available in Settings once the update is live.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Kevin Powers signs with American Dogwood
Sep 10, 2025
Kevin Powers signed with American Dogwood for records.
Kevin Powers is managed by Seeing Sounds.
Kevin Powers signs with American Dogwood
... see more
Matt Zeidman Joins SALXCO
Sep 12, 2025
Matt Zeidman has joined SALXCO, the Los Angeles management company behind The Weeknd, Metro Boomin and more. He will focus on expanding the roster and driving new strategic initiatives.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
ROSTR Party + EARLY
Sep 10, 2025
This October 16th, ROSTR is hosting our inaugural annual birthday party in Los Angeles. At the event we're also introducing EARLY - a new showcase series connecting emerging artists with the industry. The event, at a venue in Silverlake, will run throughout the evening and feature 4 emerging artists… and an open bar. If you'd like to attend, please hit the link in our bio and request to get on the list.
⚠️ Limited capacity: We expect demand to significantly outstrip capacity. We won't be able to accommodate everyone and we'll be prioritizing partners and industry professionals who are best positioned to add value for the showcasing artists.
Request an invite here.
HRVY signs with Sqream Management
Sep 12, 2025
HRVY signed with Johan Söderholm of Sqream Management.
HRVY is released by Virgin Music & published by Universal Music Publishing Group.
HRVY signs with Sqream Management
... see more
New Industry Friday - Vol 46
Sep 12, 2025
Vol 46 - A perfect picture in the frame, some news don't ever fade
This week's edition covers Spotify goes lossless, merch bootleggers beware, Live Nation’s ticket exclusivity & our Hilary Duff dreams are back, NMF analysis & more 🗞️
The week’s news, moves, trends, and tea. Every Friday. Subscribe here.
Crankdat signs with Red Light Management
Sep 12, 2025
Crankdat signed with Meghan Huffman & Eric Silver of Red Light Management.
Crankdat is released by Monstercat/Disciple, booked by The Gongaware Group/Primary Talent & published by Payday Music Publishing.
Crankdat signs with Red Light Management
... see more
Bad Bunny Leaves US Off World Tour Out of ICE Raid Concerns
Sep 10, 2025
With his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour set to begin on November 21, Bad Bunny revealed why he’s skipping US dates. Concerned about ICE raids affecting fans, the Puerto Rican superstar will instead perform 56 shows across Europe, Latin America, and Australia.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
New Tours Added: Week 37
Sep 11, 2025
41 new (or extended) tours in the Tour Directory, including Whitney, Laufey, Militarie Gun, Audrey Hobert, The Band CAMINO and more
Hottest Tours: Week 37
Sep 11, 2025
New tour announcements from Tame Impala, The Weeknd, Bailey Zimmerman, System Of A Down, Gorillaz
Presented by Please & Thank You
Twenty One Pilots Sues Temu Over Counterfeit Merch
Sep 11, 2025
Twenty One Pilots is taking Temu to court, accusing the platform of pushing fake merch and ripping their designs.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
As It Is sign with Frontiers Label Group
Sep 11, 2025
As It Is signed with Frontiers Label Group for records.
As It Is are managed by Future History Management & booked by Sequel Music Group /UTA.
As It Is sign with Frontiers Label Group
... see more
Melody's Echo Chamber sign with Mother Artists
Sep 11, 2025
Melody's Echo Chamber signed with Natasha Gregory & Rebecca Nichols of Mother Artists for touring (WW (ex-NA/SA)).
Melody's Echo Chamber are released by Fat Possum Records & published by Domino Publishing.
Melody's Echo Chamber sign with Mother Artists
... see more
dublon signs with Technicolour
Sep 11, 2025
dublon signed with Technicolour for records.
dublon is managed by Paperclip & booked by Wasserman Music/Allo Floride Agency.
dublon signs with Technicolour
... see more
SBTRKT signs with ROAM
Sep 11, 2025
SBTRKT signed with Spencer Pinson & Erik Selz of ROAM for touring (NA/SA).
SBTRKT is managed by Zeya.
SBTRKT signs with ROAM
... see more
Spotify Announces Long-Awaited Lossless Audio Streaming
Sep 10, 2025
Spotify is rolling out lossless audio streaming this October, giving premium users in more than 50 countries access to 16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality. Nearly every track will be supported, with the option available in Settings once the update is live.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Kevin Powers signs with American Dogwood
Sep 10, 2025
Kevin Powers signed with American Dogwood for records.
Kevin Powers is managed by Seeing Sounds.
Kevin Powers signs with American Dogwood
... see more
Matt Zeidman Joins SALXCO
Sep 12, 2025
Matt Zeidman has joined SALXCO, the Los Angeles management company behind The Weeknd, Metro Boomin and more. He will focus on expanding the roster and driving new strategic initiatives.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
ROSTR Party + EARLY
Sep 10, 2025
This October 16th, ROSTR is hosting our inaugural annual birthday party in Los Angeles. At the event we're also introducing EARLY - a new showcase series connecting emerging artists with the industry. The event, at a venue in Silverlake, will run throughout the evening and feature 4 emerging artists… and an open bar. If you'd like to attend, please hit the link in our bio and request to get on the list.
⚠️ Limited capacity: We expect demand to significantly outstrip capacity. We won't be able to accommodate everyone and we'll be prioritizing partners and industry professionals who are best positioned to add value for the showcasing artists.
Request an invite here.
HRVY signs with Sqream Management
Sep 12, 2025
HRVY signed with Johan Söderholm of Sqream Management.
HRVY is released by Virgin Music & published by Universal Music Publishing Group.
HRVY signs with Sqream Management
... see more
Crankdat signs with Red Light Management
Sep 12, 2025
Crankdat signed with Meghan Huffman & Eric Silver of Red Light Management.
Crankdat is released by Monstercat/Disciple, booked by The Gongaware Group/Primary Talent & published by Payday Music Publishing.
Crankdat signs with Red Light Management
... see more
Bad Bunny Leaves US Off World Tour Out of ICE Raid Concerns
Sep 10, 2025
With his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour set to begin on November 21, Bad Bunny revealed why he’s skipping US dates. Concerned about ICE raids affecting fans, the Puerto Rican superstar will instead perform 56 shows across Europe, Latin America, and Australia.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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