PLEN EXITS SHANGRI-LA: After nearly five years with the Stephen Bing-financed, Jeff Ayeroff-led Shangri-La Music, Michael Plen is moving on. The relentless Attack Hamster, who started the promotion department at I.R.S. Records, then moved on to run Virgin Records’ promo troops for 16 years, has a rich history of developing and breaking acts like The Police, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, R.E.M., Smashing Pumpkins, one esikmO, N.E.R.D., Daft Punk, UB40 and Band of Skulls, among others. He'll be working with the managements of Matt & Kim and X Japan, as well as pursuing music licensing for film, TV and advertising. Reach him at (310) 457-8028, cell (310) 924-4998 or [email protected]. (7/11a)
MUSIC REVENUE TOPPED $17B IN 2023: RIAA
Streaming subscriptions lead the charge. (3/27a)
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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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