Author: Zachary Gulino
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A&R Worldwide: Symphonic Distribution Signs Kafka By The Sea to Global Distribution Deal
A&R Worldwide included Symphonic’s Kafka By The Sea distribution deal in their latest newsletter. Symphonic Distribution has inked a global distribution agreement with Kafka By The Sea, a top independent label in Taiwan. The collaboration reflects Symphonic’s ambitions towards expanding the reach of Taiwan’s music scene to global audiences. Kafka…
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Modern Musician Podcast Episode 252 – Darryl Ballantyne: How LyricFind Helps Artists Monetize Music and Engage Fans
Darryl Ballantyne was recently interviewed on the Modern Musician Podcast diving into Darryl’s journey building LyricFind, the evolving landscape of lyric monetization, and the disruptive role of AI in music. Gain actionable insights into leveraging lyrics for artistic and financial success. Darryl Ballantyne is the founder and CEO of LyricFind,…
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Hypebot: Jorge Brea: Trends that will shape the Music Business in 2025
Jorge Brea recently wrote an op-ed in Hypebot’s 2024 year end series on Trends that will Shape the Music Business in 2025. Legitimate licensing of AI Generative platforms. I think Suno, Udio, Anthropic, that litigation will start to create a legitimate licensing model. Companies like Sureel AI will be helpful…
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A&R Worldwide: DEBORAH MANNIS-GARDNER & PÄR ALMQVIST LAUNCH AYO MUSIC GROUP
A&R Worldwide included the launch of AYO Music Group in their weekly newsletter, Volume 867! Deborah Mannis-Gardner (Owner & President, DMG Clearances) and Pär Almqvist (Co-Founder and former CEO, Tracklib), have teamed up to launch AYO Music Group. AYO offers global services in the management of music publishing, neighboring rights, and recordings, with a focus on…
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Symphonic Distribution Signs Taiwanese Label Kafka By The Sea to Global Distribution Deal
December 16, 2024 (Tampa, FL) – Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, has signed a global distribution deal with Kafka By The Sea, one of Taiwan’s most prominent indie labels. This partnership underscores Symphonic’s commitment to amplifying the diverse sounds of…
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A&R Worldwide: SYMPHONIC DISTRIBUTION SIGNS ECHOESINDREAM TO GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION DEAL
A&R Worldwide covered Symphonic’s new global distribution deal with EchoesInDream. Symphonic Distribution has partnered with EchoesInDream (EID), a South Korean label. This global distribution deal will expand EID’s reach, introducing their music to audiences worldwide. The agreement covers the worldwide distribution of EID’s upcoming projects, including the track “Swimmin’,” a…
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Music Ally: Music veterans launch AYO Music Group to correct ‘copy-wrongs’
Music Ally featured the launch of AYO Music Group, highlighting the core of their mission to help rightsholders. Deborah Mannis-Gardner is one of the world’s top music-clearance experts, having worked on projects from Grand Theft Auto games to De La Soul’s famously-complicated digital releases. Pär Almqvist, meanwhile, is the co-founder and…
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Music Row: AIMP Announces 2025-2026 Board Of Directors
Music Row has covered the AIMP announcement on the results of its 2025-2026 Board of Directors elections! “The Nashville Chapter Board will elect its President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer during its January meeting.” “In Los Angeles, Chapter President Marc Caruso (Angry Mob Music) will step down after a two-year term, passing…
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AIMP Announces Results of 2025-2026 Board of Directors Elections
Elections establish new Presidents in Los Angeles and New York Chapters December 12, 2024 (Atlanta, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York) – The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has announced the results of its 2025-2026 Board of Directors elections, with new leadership teams taking charge at the Los Angeles and…
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Celebrity Access: Deborah Mannis-Gardner And Pär Almqvist Launch Ayo Music Group
Celebrity Access covered the launch of AYO Music Group by Mannis-Gardner And Pär Almqvist. Deborah Mannis-Gardner, the owner/President of DMG Clearances, Inc., and Pär Almqvist Co-Founder and former CEO of Tracklib, have joined forces to launch AYO Music Group, a new administration company offering global administration of publishing, neighboring rights,…