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ALX’s new video for “Run Out” is the physical embodiment of summer
The quickly rising singer ALX dropped a pop-infused new single and video for his latest single, “Run Out.” The song, released through Sony Music Entertainment/Alamo Records, marks the artist’s second single in 2021 since the release of “Right Guy” in June. Read more: Phoebe Bridgers announces North American tour scheduled for Fall 2021 The video, […]
Sony Music pledges $100M to social justice and anti-racism initiatives
Sony Music is pledging a $100 million fund towards social justice and anti-racism organizations with immediate donations for organizations fighting for equal rights happening. CEO and Chairman of Sony Music Group Rob Stringer says in their announcement that they’re taking “action accordingly with our community fully involved” in how funds are being distributed. Read More: ‘Riverdale’ […]
WMG reveals vague $100M social equity fund after the Weeknd’s request
Warner Music Group is announcing it is donating $100 million towards charitable causes for the music industry, social justice and organizations fighting violence and racism. The decision comes after the music industry participated in Blackout Tuesday in solidarity of the Black Lives Matter movement and Toronto R&B star the Weeknd‘s call out for the three major music labels […]
Here’s where you can pass the time by coloring classic album artwork
While people are stuck at home during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, everyone is looking for new activities keeping them busy and a new project called the Colouring Sessions is offering music fans a fun and free way to fill their time. The project is allowing free downloads of templates of album covers for people to color in and […]
Sony music reports huge operating income gain from EMI closure
Sony‘s music operations reported a small increase of 1.3 percent in revenue in the year ending March 31, 2019 but its operating budget saw a massive gain of 81.9 percent thanks to the November closing of EMI. The company’s operating budget went from $1.15 billion USD to $2.01 billion marking an extraordinary increase. Read more: Halsey […]
Pure Noise and Sony Music launch new label, first signing Jule Vera release new song
Pure Noise Records and Sony Music are launching a new label called Weekday Records. The first signings to Weekday Records are Jule Vera and Lydia. Read more: Attila, We Came As Romans, Miss May I, others leave current record labels for new company Founder Jake Round is partnering with Sony to discover and develop new […]
Sony reportedly acquires Century Media for $17 million
Century Media, the metal-centric label founded in 1988, which is currently home to bands like Iced Earth, Architects (UK) and Aborted, has been purchased by Sony, according to Music Business Worldwide. The independent label, which was started by Robert Kampfi and Oliver Withöft in Dortmund, Germany, has released albums from Winds Of Plague, Suicide Silence, Deicide, […]
Middle school metal trio sign $1.7 million record deal with Sony Music
Brooklyn, New York based middle school metal trio, Unlocking The Truth, have inked a record deal with Sony Music potentially worth $1.7 million, according to a report from the New York Daily News. The band are guaranteed two albums, with a $60,000 advance on the first, and up to $350,000 for the second. If the efforts prove fruitful, the band could reap […]
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