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BMG and Concord merge: ownership, money, and artist contracts
BMG and Concord completed their merger in September 2026. Understand the ownership split, cash payment, Apollo investment, and contract questions for artists.
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Curve's new owners: royalty data and artist control
Curve became a standalone company after a 2026 sale to Merlin and Jamen Capital. The EU remedy shows why royalty software ownership matters to artists.
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Music acquisitions in 2026: who owns the tools artists use
A selected guide to 2026 music deals, from Downtown and BMG-Concord to Reason, Curve, DistroKid, and Sureel. Clear deal status, disclosed prices, and artist impact.
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Universal owns Downtown: what changes for independent artists
Universal closed its Downtown purchase in February 2026. See which services moved, why Curve was sold separately, and what artists need to watch.
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Warner's Sureel deal: AI tracking and artist payment
Warner announced a Sureel acquisition agreement in June 2026. Its technology can track AI use, but public terms leave important limits for artists.
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LANDR buys Reason Studios: what changes for artists?
LANDR acquired Reason Studios from Verdane. Here is what the deal means for software costs, subscriptions, and the tools musicians use.