Warner Music Group

08/19/2024

Alejandro Duque, President, Warner Music Latin America, chats with Headliner about the evolution of Latin music, A&R culture, and why its international appeal shows no signs of slowing, as it continues to influence and inform music and culture on a worldwide scale.

Read more: https://headlinermagazine.net/latest-us-issue.html

05/06/2024

Warner Music Nashville's Randy Travis is back with his first new single in over a decade. ❤️

Check out this CBS Sunday Morning segment about how AI technology helped the Country music legend make music again.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚

Join us in celebrating with a custom playlist featuring 100+ WMG artists and songwriters. WMG's share of the proceeds from today's streams of this playlist will be donated to One Tree Planted in support of their mission of global reforestation.

Listen: linktr.ee/wmgearthday

04/16/2024

With three different acts consistently in the Top 10—Zach Bryan, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims—and upcoming music from pop megastar Dua Lipa, along with a roster of rising stars, Warner Records CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck and COO Tom Corson have taken the storied West Coast label to new heights. They chat with HITS Magazine about the label's reinvention, success, and future.

Says Bay-Schuck, "We always believed that patience and commitment were going to be the keys to long-term success for this label," as Corson emphasized their goal to become "the premier artist-development label in the business."

Max Lousada, CEO of Recorded Music for Warner Music Group, credits the leaders for "taking the long view," adding, “Few iconic labels have been able to reinvent themselves with the passion, originality, and tenacity that Warner Records has displayed over the past five years."

Read more: hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=340665&title=AARON-BAY-SCHUCK-AND-TOM-CORSON:-THE-HITS-INTERVIEW-(PART-ONE

12/19/2023

It’s “Show” time! Submit your favorite Madonna photo from the past four decades or your own Celebration live shot now: https://weloveyou.madonna.com

12/14/2023

“One Of The Best Music Documentaries Of All Time” - The Guardian

Only film sanctioned by David Bowie’s Estate. Oscar-nominated filmmaker ’s genre defying and multiple award-winning kaleidoscopic cinematic odyssey that reveals the icon Bowie in his own voice. For Your GRAMMY® Consideration Moonage Daydream - Best Music Film

Streaming Now! HBO David Bowie Recording Academy / GRAMMYs

10/12/2023

09/05/2023

Welcoming 10K Projects, the trailblazing label home to chart-topping artists including Trippie Redd, Iann Dior & Internet Money, and a next generation team behind 30-Platinum certified hits.

“Joining Warner Music Group provides us with the backing, the collective expertise and vision to empower our artists and our employees on the next phase of our journey. Max and Robert have been making all the right moves to position WMG for the future in what I think is one of the most fertile and exciting growth periods for the global music business. They have also shown that they value the kind of independent spirit and commitment to artist development that has made 10K successful so far. I know I speak for Zach, Tony and the entire team when I say how excited we are to get started in our new home.” -- Elliot Grainge, Founder & CEO, 10K

https://www.wmg.com/news/warner-music-group-and-elliot-grainges-10k-projects-announce-joint-venture

09/04/2023

Congratulations to Zach Bryan on his first No. 1 album!

The new self-titled country-rock set follows his breakthrough album, and major-label debut, “American Heartbreak.”

05/24/2023

“All of us at Warner Music are deeply saddened by the passing of the one and only Tina Turner. A global icon and trailblazer, instantly recognizable by her incredible voice and inimitable style, she was one of the greatest stars of all time.

Even after the countless awards, the 180 million album sales, the record-breaking tours, and unforgettable acting roles, Tina will be remembered most through the sheer joy of her music. So powerful is her extraordinary, universal appeal that there is no doubt she will continue to influence generations to come. She stands as the epitome of artistic self-empowerment.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to her husband Erwin Bach, family, friends, and countless fans around the world.”

Max Lousada, CEO, Recorded Music, WMG

02/03/2023

Nonesuch Records scores 15 GRAMMY nominations this year -- the most in its 59-year history. To mark this milestone achievement, Nonesuch president David Bither speaks to Billboard about the label's history, evolution, and future.

“The label is that most old fashioned of labels, in a very good way — one that seeks to follow an artist as they grow and change, rather than depend on the quick hit. It’s hard to imagine another home that would let me be me so completely. David has been an incredible support, sounding board and just all-around excellent friend to me, through the ups downs and sideways of my weirdo career, and I simply wouldn’t be where I am today without him.”-- Rhiannon Giddens, 2X GRAMMY-winner

Read more: https://www.billboard.com/pro/15-grammy-nominations-nonesuch-records-thriving/Nonesuch

01/23/2023

WMG's Global Catalog Division has landed a milestone deal with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band YES, acquiring the recorded music rights to their Atlantic Records era catalog.

The acquisition continues a longstanding relationship between YES and Warner that now spans over a half-century, beginning with the band’s self-titled 1969 Atlantic debut album. The deal encompasses landmark works such as 'Fragile,' 'Close to the Edge,' and '90125.'

“The entire YES family came together and worked enthusiastically with Warner Music Group to secure this historic deal, ensuring that these iconic recordings will continue to be curated in the optimum manner to delight their fans across more than five decades, while also finding and developing new audiences for this timeless music.” — YES

Read more: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/yes-catalog-acquired-warner-music-1235498598/

01/12/2023

“The Warner Music family is devastated to hear the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. He was undisputedly one of the most gifted and influential guitarists of all time. Across an incredible sixty years in music, Jeff was a true pioneer, with an unparalleled legacy as a fearless artist of profound talent and creativity. We welcomed Jeff to the Warner Music family in 2010 with his beautiful 'Emotion & Commotion' album, which went on to win two Grammys. Several other studio and live masterpieces have followed in the years since, from his stunning 'Live At The Hollywood Bowl' to last year’s brilliant '18'. I had the pleasure of sharing several special moments with Jeff and was always in awe of the passion and humility he would demonstrate as he shared his latest work with us for the first time. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Sandra, and the rest of his family, friends, and bandmates, along with his multitudes of fans around the world. Rest In Peace, Jeff.”

- Kevin Gore, President of Global Catalog, Recorded Music for Warner Music Group

Photo credit: Matthew Salacuse / Warner Music Group

12/08/2022

WMG's Global DEI Institute has been recognized with a Music Cities Award, winning for 'Best Initiative to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Music.'

11/01/2022

In courtrooms across America, the trend of prosecutors using artists' creative expression against them is happening with troubling frequency. Today, we joined together with an unprecedented group of artists, industry leaders and legal experts to publish an open letter in The New York Times and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution calling attention to the racially discriminatory practice of treating rap lyrics as confessions.

With artists such as Camila Cabello, Coldplay, Drake, Future, J. Cole, Jack Harlow, John Legend, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige, Meek Mill, Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, and Travis Scott; companies including WMG, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, BMG, Kobalt, AEG Presents, Audiomack, Deezer, Live Nation Entertainment, SiriusXM, SoundCloud, Spotify, TIDAL, TikTok, and YouTube Music; orgs like A2IM, American Civil Liberties Union, Color of Change, PEN America, Recording Academy, and RIAA; and scholars from Columbia, Harvard, Howard, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale – the letter urges prosecutors to voluntarily end this practice in their jurisdictions and encourages legislators at the state and federal level to explicitly limit how creative expression can be used against defendants on trial.

https://www.protectblackart.co/

10/20/2022

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10/12/2022

Music industry leader Julie Greenwald has been elevated to Chairman & CEO of the newly created Atlantic Music Group, overseeing Atlantic Records, 300 Elektra Entertainment, and their various imprints. Since joining Atlantic 18 years ago, Julie has been integral to the careers of emerging talent and superstars alike, including top artists such as Cardi B, Jack Harlow, and Ed Sheeran, among others.

“I love nurturing the next generation, contributing to culture, and building vibrant communities for our artists. We have the most fantastic talent at Atlantic, 300, and Elektra, from superstars to baby bands, from expert execs to young people just starting out in the business. I want them all to feel that this is the best place to do bold, brave, creative work, and build real careers. I’m so proud to be in it with them, shoulder to shoulder, every day.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3CqWwyM

09/21/2022

Join us in welcoming Robert Kyncl, the new CEO of WMG from Jan 1.

“Music is an incredible creative force, with an unmatched ability to bring emotions, build communities, and propel change. We’re just at the beginning of what’s possible in recognizing music’s true power, value, and reach.“

Read more: https://www.wmg.com/news/robert-kyncl-named-ceo-of-warner-music-group-starting-january-1-2023

06/27/2022

We salute you Diddy! Congrats on the Honor 🏆 . Dive into the legendary catalog - https://lnk.to/DiddyTheArtist

04/06/2022

Championing original voices who shape culture and move the world.

Visit the new Warner Recorded Music website http://warnerrecordedmusic.com

Creative agency: Lovers
Production company: Stink Films
Director: Leo Aguirre

01/20/2022

Today, we’ve announced the third round of grant recipients of the WMG/BFF Social Justice Fund. These grantees work across criminal justice reform, education, and arts and culture to bring about real change in communities.

The $100 million fund was established with the Blavatnik Family Foundation to assist causes related to criminal justice reform, education, arts and culture and other social justice issues.

12/16/2021

Welcoming 300 Entertainment and its roster of artists to WMG!

"At Warner Music, the independent spirit is part of our story, our DNA, and our vision. We’re very happy to welcome 300 fully into the Warner community of labels." - Max Lousada, CEO, Warner Recorded Music

https://www.wmg.com/news/300-independent-entertainment-company-co-founded-lyor-cohen-kevin-liles-and-roger-gold-sells