TOUCHING BASE WITH: Longtime A&R exec and music journalist Mitchell Cohen, whose contract as VP A&R with UMG’s Verve label runs out later this summer, when he will become a sought-after free agent. Among his succesess at the label was Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, the New Orleans musician featured in HBO’s hit series Treme who was nominated for a Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy last year for his breakthrough, Brackatown, which featured guest appearances by Lenny Kravitz and Allen Toussaint. Also, check out Mitchell’s excellent blog, Fool’s Paradise, subtitled “Thinking Too Much About Pop Music (and Other Diversions)” here. Contact him at [email protected]. (4/11p)
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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