MCA acquired Parker McCollum’s full recorded catalog, including the albums The Limestone Kid and Probably Wrong, as part of a deal that extended McCollum’s recording deal with the label. McCollum recently released his fifth studio album, a self-titled project, which includes his top 20 Billboard Country Airplay hit, “What Kinda Man.” He first signed with the label (then called UMG Nashville) in 2019. – Jessica Nicholson
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Chordal, a platform dedicated to modernizing synch licensing, making it “faster, more transparent, and more equitable for all rights holders,” according to a press release, has added several new licensing partners to its platform, including Nettwerk Music Group, Marathon Artists, Futures, Neon Gold, Avenue A, Anara Publishing, Mesh, DEEWEE, Involved Publishing, Maktub, EPM Music, Lo Fi Music and Bad Owl Records. Chordal previously struck deals with Kobalt, [PIAS], Reservoir Media, Primary Wave and Believe. In July, Chordal also announced a multi-year deal with TikTok that integrated InstantClear, its pre-clearance licensing system, into TikTok’s commercial music library to help artists, publishers and labels more easily monetize music in branded content.
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ROXi, described in a press release as “the world’s first fully interactive TV music channel” that offers music videos on demand “on NextGen enabled televisions with an interactive app-like experience,” signed a deal with local news and sports provider Sinclair that will bring ROXi’s music channel to 31 U.S. TV markets, with additional markets coming later in the year. According to the release, U.S. broadcast business group Pearl TV will assist in rolling out ROXi in non-Sinclair markets. ROXi’s catalog boasts 100 million licensed songs through partnerships with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and Merlin.
AEG and American Express (Amex) expanded their longtime global partnership across venues, festivals, touring, ticketing and sports. Through the deal, Amex will be AEG’s official payment partner across more than 40 assets and four continents, with card members enjoying festival perks including exclusive merchandise, offers and onsite experiences. Through the American Express Venue Collection program, card members will also receive benefits including ticket access, dedicated entrances and an exclusive concession offer. Amex will also remain the presenting partner of AEG’s BST Hyde Park festival in London.
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TITOL, an artist brand and merchandise company, signed a strategic partnership with Complex designed to foster exclusive collaborations between TITOL’s roster of artists and brands across all Complex verticals, including events, merch and content, including magazine covers and the annual ComplexCon, which will be headlined this year by TITOL clients Yeat and Young Thug.
Spotify integrated with self-driving car service Waymo in three cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix, with more to be added soon. Through the deal, Waymo customers will be able to link their Spotify accounts to Waymo via the Waymo app or in-car screens, allowing them to play their personalized playlists during rides.
