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Lorde becomes independent artist after ending UMG deal
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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.
Universal Music Group and Spotify have announced a partnership to develop an AI tool allowing fans to create covers and remixes of songs from participating artists.
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Universal Music Group announced the board-approved sale of half its equity stake in Spotify, with a portion of proceeds going to artists. The move fulfills a 2018 pledge and ties back to Taylor Swift's contract negotiations. Lucian Grainge revealed the decision during the company's first-quarter earnings call on April 29.