エド・シーランは、ワーナー・ミュージック・グループと15年間続いたパートナーシップを経て、アトランティック・レコードおよびアサイラム・レコードを離れた。この離脱は先月、円満な形で行われた。
このシンガーソングライターは、金曜日にファン向けのニュースレターでそのニュースを発表した。彼はこの決断について、対立によるものではなく自然な変化であると説明し、10代のアーティストから2児の父親へと成長し、プロとしての優先順位が変わったことに言及した。シーランは2011年にデビューアルバム『+（プラス）』をリリースし、その後同レーベルから『x（マルチプライ）』、『÷（ディバイド）』、『-（サブトラクト）』、『=（イコール）』、『Autumn Variations』を含む6つのプロジェクトを発表してきた。
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Lorde announced on March 18, 2026, that she is now an independent artist after her long-term contract with Universal Music Group concluded at the end of last year. The deal, which began when she was 12 years old, covered her first four albums. She described the move as providing a 'clean slate' while expressing fondness for her former label.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran will return to Australia and New Zealand in January, February, and March 2026 with his new Loop Tour, featuring stadium shows across multiple cities. The tour follows the release of his upcoming album Play on September 12. Frontier Touring and MG Live made the announcement, highlighting a fresh live show with new music and hits.
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Nottingham alt-country group Divorce has announced it will continue as a duo following the departure of two founding members. Drummer Kasper Sandstrom and lead guitarist Adam Peter Smith shared the news on social media yesterday. The remaining members plan to move forward in a new era for the band.
Jack Antonoff addressed rumors of a falling-out with Taylor Swift during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show. He explained that his absence from her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, did not bother him. Both artists highlighted their close friendship and unique songwriting collaboration.
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The Band Perry has signed a management deal with the new management division of Borchetta Entertainment Group. The country duo, consisting of Kimberly Perry and Johnny Costello, joins as the latest addition to the roster. Music executive Scott Borchetta announced the partnership on April 1.
Interpol has signed with Partisan Records for its eighth studio album. The New York indie band described the partnership as ideal on every level.