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Tesla is enabling the right to repair its vehicles, at least somewhat, by opening the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to the public. This will allow owners to purchase and install some car parts themselves. The EPC being opened comes with some caveats, though, and there are a few catches. Tesla has kept its EPC open […]
In just a couple of weeks, “Severance,” Apple’s most popular show not named Ted Lasso will begin its long-awaited second season. And Apple is so excited to mark the occasion, it wants to make sure everyone is caught up on the first season. This weekend, January 4-5, Apple is making That means you can watch […]
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s round-up is supported by Centtrip, which helps over 500 of the world’s best-selling artists maximize their income and reduce their touring costs. Create Music Group has been a company to watch […]
Seeker Music has acquired the producer and publishing catalogs of 11-time GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and arranger Michael Omartian, expanding its collection of 70s and 80s music. The deal covers Omartian’s extensive work, including his production of Christopher Cross‘ debut album, which won the “Big 4” GRAMMY Awards in 1979 (Best New Artist, Record, Song, and […]
Anthem Entertainment has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the song catalog of platinum-selling Nashville-based songwriter Matt Alderman. The company simultaneously signed Alderman to a publishing deal, Anthem said on Tuesday (November 19). Alderman has crafted hit songs for numerous artists since rising to prominence in 2017. His breakthrough came with Jake Owen‘s Billboard Hot Country […]
In July, investment giant Blackstone acquired Hipgnosis Songs Fund‘s assets from HSF’s then-public shareholders in a transaction worth USD $1.584 billion. According to MBW’s analysis, that transaction – when you factor in HSF’s debt – gave HSF’s portfolio of 45,000 songs an approximate enterprise value of USD $2.20 billion. That same portfolio (originally accumulated between 2018 and […]