Music Week

1 day ago | musicweek.com | Andre Paine

SoundCloud recently launched its Music Intelligence Report tracking consumption patterns on the streaming platform. Here, global head of music Emmy Lovell identifies some of the key trends, as well as outlining the role of the community in helping to break artists and the innovations that are supporting emerging talent… You joined SoundCloud two years ago, how would you describe the music strategy role? “It’s so busy and so interesting all the time because we’re always looking to the future.

1 day ago | musicweek.com | Andre Paine

Fuga has partnered with Single, a D2C app for artists and labels. The integration allows Fuga clients to deliver music straight to their Shopify storefronts, where they sell merchandise – bridging distribution and direct sales in a single workflow. Downtown-owned Fuga is the first music distributor to partner with Single, which enables clients to grow their DSP presence and direct-to-fan business in one place.

1 day ago | musicweek.com | Andre Paine

Armada Music has signed a long-term recordings deal with UK dance artist SILK. “SILK has quickly become a leading name in the next generation of electronic music talent”, following the release of his 2022 breakout single Quiver, according to the announcement. Under this new deal, Armada Music will lead on strategy across A&R, distribution, promotion and marketing, while leveraging its global infrastructure to expand SILK’s reach beyond the UK.

1 day ago | musicweek.com | Andre Paine

Universal Music Publishing Group UK has appointed Julian Palmer as senior director, A&R and catalogue. “In his new position, Julian will act as a bridge between the core and catalogue roster, whilst sharing his expertise and instincts with the wider team,” said a statement. UMPG welcomed Palmer’s “wealth of invaluable experience and relationships”, following 12 years at Columbia Records, where he worked with acts including Katy B, Snakehips, Shift K3y, MK and Rag ‘N’ Bone Man.

1 day ago | musicweek.com | Andre Paine

Live music discovery app Dice has been acquired by Fever, the live entertainment platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal was announced 24 hours after Fever secured more than $100 million in funding from L Catterton and Point72 Private Investments through the completion of an equity funding process.