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R&R Records Sets Joint Venture with Warner Bros. Records

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on April 9, 2019 - 3:24pm

Label Founded in 2016 by Ben Persky and Mason Klein

First Signings are Dijon and Wens

R&R Records has inked a joint venture with Warner Bros. Records (WBR), it was announced today by WBR Co-Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck and R&R founders Ben Persky, Mason Klein, and Will Perliter. Based in L.A., R&R was launched in 2016 with the goal of providing an alternative approach for independent artists, focusing on an aggressive digital strategy. In its first two years, the label amassed a quarter billion streams, introducing artists such as Mt. Joy and Sorcha Richardson.

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School of Rock Launches Worldwide Talent Search with Industry Giants Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group

Submitted by Majeda Hussein
on April 3, 2019 - 3:35pm

Global Music Educator Brings Young Hopefuls to Center Stage with Talent Search Program

 

For more than 20 years, School of Rock has been the leader in performance-based music education, bringing musicians of all ages to some of the most iconic stages in the world. This year, in partnership with Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group (APG), School of Rock will launch a major worldwide artist search called Center Stage. This incredible new talent search will provide the opportunity for musicians around the world to be seen by record label executives.

 

Beginning this month, singers can

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Nate Albert Named EVP of A&R for Warner Bros. Records

Submitted by Majeda Hussein
on April 2, 2019 - 9:32am

Widely Admired Musician and Exec Joins Senior Management Team

 

Nate Albert has joined Warner Bros. Records (WBR) as Executive Vice President of A&R, based at the label’s Los Angeles headquarters. Albert, who co-founded the platinum-selling band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, has held senior A&R posts at Capitol Records and Republic Records, signing artists such as multi-Grammy winner The Weeknd and acclaimed singer/songwriter Maggie Rogers. The announcement was made by WBR Co-Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck.

 

“As we continue to expand our global A&R presence, Nate comes to us with a

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Warner/Chappell Officially Unveils New Leadership

Submitted by Majeda Hussein
on April 1, 2019 - 9:35am

Guy Moot Named Co-Chair & CEO; Joins Carianne Marshall, Co-Chair and COO

 

Warner/Chappell Music officially announces its new leadership. Effective today, April 1, Guy Moot will become Co-Chair & Chief Executive Officer, alongside Carianne Marshall, who has been Co-Chair & Chief Operating Officer since January.

 

The announcement comes one month after Warner/Chappell’s move to a new, state-of-the art headquarters at Warner Music Group’s downtown offices. Both Marshall and Moot report to Warner Music Group CEO, Steve Cooper.

 

In making the announcement, Steve Cooper said, “It’s a time of

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Warner Music Group Strikes Innovative Deal with Nigeria’s Leading Label Chocolate City

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on March 28, 2019 - 11:58am

Partnership Creates New Opportunities for African Talent Around the World, as well as for Global Superstars in Africa

Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a pioneering partnership with Chocolate City, the most influential independent record label in Nigeria. The partnership will dramatically grow the reach of African artists around the world, and will create new opportunities for global superstars in the region. Chocolate City will continue to be led by Co-Founders Audu Maikori and Paul Okeugo, and EVP of Imprints, Jude Abaga, and Aibee Abidoye, EVP of Recorded Music.

Chocolate City is home

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