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The Big Fish Just Got Bigger: Universal Acquires Downtown
The music world is still buzzing after the massive news that Universal Music Group has officially cleared the final hurdle to acquire Downtown Music Holdings. This is not just some small boardroom shuffle because we are talking about a 775 million dollar deal that effectively brings several massive indie pillars under the same roof as the world’s largest record company. For anyone who has spent time in the indie trenches, you know the name Downtown because they are the muscle
Feb 20


UMG and Spotify Strike a Deal: What Does it Mean for Independent Musicians?
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) recently announced a new multi-year agreement that promises "better payouts for artists and...
Feb 6, 2025


Streaming Blues: UMG's Stock Dive Signals Industry Shakeup, Artists Turn to D2C
The music industry got a wake-up call when Universal Music Group (UMG), home to superstars like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, saw its...
Aug 20, 2024
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