ザ・フーのピート・タウンゼントは、自身の氏名、肖像、パブリシティ権に関してプライマリー・ウェーブと新たなパートナーシップを締結した。この契約には音楽著作権の一部譲渡も含まれており、取引額は9桁（数億ドル規模）に上る。タウンゼントは以前、自身の音楽出版権をスピリット・ミュージックに推定1億ドルで売却している。
80歳を迎えたこの英国のロックミュージシャンは、今回の契約について、自身の創作活動を継続していく上で前向きな一歩であると語った。タウンゼントは声明の中で「人生のこの時期に、創作やパフォーマンスの仕事をプライマリー・ウェーブと共に進められることは、多くのクリエイターが活動を縮小していく中で、私にとって大きな喜びです」と述べた。さらに「彼らのチーム全体からは、真に刺激的で挑戦的なエネルギーを感じます。今の私にはそれが必要なのです」と語った。
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Tinnitist has compiled a short list of 30 new music titles arriving the week of March 2-8, 2026, spanning psychedelic rock, soul, punk, and more. The releases include long-awaited albums from veterans like Morrissey and Gnarls Barkley, alongside debuts and collaborations from emerging acts. This roundup showcases a mix of established and experimental sounds from artists worldwide.
Primary Wave is in advanced talks to buy Kobalt Music Group in a transaction valued over $1 billion, according to sources. The acquisition would combine Primary Wave's nearly $6 billion portfolio with Kobalt's assets to form an independent music powerhouse exceeding $7 billion. Kobalt, the world's largest independent music publisher, has grown under recent ownership and partnerships.
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Pophouse Entertainment has bought the rights to Tina Turner's name, image and likeness, plus a majority stake in her music catalog from BMG. The deal aims to preserve her legacy through potential immersive projects. Specific plans will be announced in the coming months.
Timbaland’s AI-generated artist TaTa has signed an exclusive management and recording deal with Pacific Music Group for Asia. The Pan-Asian company, founded by Ne-Yo, Sonu Nigam, MC Jin and Jonathan Serbin, will release her upcoming music in the region. Stage Zero, Timbaland’s AI entertainment firm, will remain involved in her development.
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British band Pulp has shared a new track, "Begging for Change," as part of War Child UK's upcoming benefit compilation Help(2). The song contributes to efforts supporting children affected by conflict worldwide. It arrives amid Pulp's recent reunion and new album.
Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine has teamed up with Planned Parenthood to provide reproductive healthcare resources at upcoming tour stops. The partnership begins with the North American leg starting April 8 in Minneapolis. Welch emphasized the importance of access to trusted providers amid ongoing challenges to reproductive rights.
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Interpol has signed with Partisan Records for its eighth studio album. The New York indie band described the partnership as ideal on every level.