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Warner Chappell Music Signs Pop/Rock Trio X Ambassadors in an Exclusive Publishing Deal

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on October 20, 2020 - 9:07am

Warner Chappell Music, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has entered into a worldwide publishing agreement with the multitalented rock band X Ambassadors. The group consists of lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Known for their infectious, anthemic sound, the band’s RIAA platinum hits include the Billboard chart smashes, “Renegades” and “Unsteady.” In addition, X Ambassadors are in-demand co-writers and producers, having collaborated with Lizzo on the Grammy-winning “Jerome,” in addition to “Cuz I Love You” and “Heaven Help Me.”

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Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" Heard Over 230 Million Times in the Last Two Weeks

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on October 14, 2020 - 1:32pm

Legendary Grammy Award-winning band Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 smash, “Dreams,” has been heard more than 230 million times in the last two weeks across streaming services, social media, and U.S. radio. The classic track exploded when a feel-good video of Idaho resident Nathan Apodaca lip-syncing Stevie Nicks' vocals took over social media. The video ignited a “Dreams Challenge” with people all over the world making their own version of the video on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Reels. Even band members Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks got in on the global event by making their own

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Warner Chappell Music Enters Exclusive Worldwide Administration Deal with Grammy Award-Winning Rock Band Greta Van Fleet

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on October 13, 2020 - 9:01am

Warner Chappell Music, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has entered into an exclusive worldwide administration agreement for upcoming releases with Grammy Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet. Formed in 2012, the Michigan-bred group’s breakout success came with their 2017 EP, the RIAA-certified gold album From The Fires, which earned them a Grammy win for Best Rock album and four nominations. Their latest single, “My Way Soon,” was released last Friday on all streaming platforms.

Warner Chappell Music Senior Vice President, A&R, U.S., Greg Sowders, shared: “From the first

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Elektra Records Marks 70th Anniversary

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on October 12, 2020 - 10:12am

70 years ago this month – on October 10, 1950 – 19-year-old college student Jac Holzman started a record label in his dorm room. He decided to call it Elektra after a Greek demigoddess, and turned an M on its side to create the signature E for the label’s first logo. With that, one of the most pioneering, revered, and influential companies in music history was born.

To mark the occasion, Elektra today revealed a special anniversary logo that embodies Holzman’s original design and will be used on all Elektra and Elektra/Rhino releases through the end of 2021. The label will be celebrating the

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WARNER MUSIC ASIA LAUNCHES ‘PROJECT UNSUNG’ ARTISTS JOIN WORLDWIDE EFFORT TO DESTIGMATIZE CONVERSATIONS AHEAD OF WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2020

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on October 9, 2020 - 4:43am

Warner Music Asia is proud to launch ‘Project Unsung’, a campaign featuring leading artists talking about their experience of mental health issues in a bid to destigmatize conversations around the topic.

Artists including Nathan Hartono and Jasmine Sokko (Singapore), St. Wolf (Philippines), Anri Kumaki (Japan), Pyra (Thailand), Dough-Boy (Hong Kong), Hanin Dhiya (Indonesia), Kiiara (USA), Sam Feldt (Netherlands), Elderbrook (UK), and Soleima (Denmark) also read aloud some of their most profound and deeply personal lyrics.

You can watch the video here from 11:00 Hong Kong time on Friday,

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