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Reservoir has struck a deal with veteran Atlanta rapper T.I. across his entire publishing catalog, spanning his back catalog and future works, including his new album, “Kill the King,” which debuted…
Ryuichi Sakamoto's music catalog has been sold to Exceleration/NexTone, among other recent industry acquisitions including Primary Wave's entry into the literary and theatrical catalog space.
Celine Dion, along with other artists and fans, expressed heartbreak and paid tribute to Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson, known for his Disney duets, following his death at 75. Bryson's voice and talent were widely remembered and celebrated.
Pete Townshend, the 81-year-old songwriter and leader of The Who, has reportedly signed a "nine-figure deal" with Primary Wave to sell his name, image, and music rights.
Pete Townshend, guitarist and songwriter for The Who, has sold his publishing catalog, name, image, and likeness rights to Primary Wave Music. The deal is reported to be a nine-figure acquisition.
Primary Wave has partnered with the estate of the late "Cat's in the Cradle" singer Harry Chapin, acquiring a stake that includes publishing, recorded master royalties, and name, image, and likeness rights.
The Eartha Kitt estate has partnered with Primary Wave, while Universal Music Group is expanding its presence in India and Thailand, among other recent music business deals.
Primary Wave has officially acquired Kobalt, including its worldwide operations, AMRA, and catalog, in a deal reportedly worth over $1.5 billion.
A deal would merge Primary Wave's multibillion‑dollar catalog with Kobalt’s global admin, tech and royalty infrastructure.
Mick Jones of the band Foreigner has struck a catalog deal with Primary Wave, which includes his share of the band's publishing and master recordings, along with name, image, and likeness rights.
Millions of smartphones in Venezuela reportedly received earthquake alerts seconds before tremors were felt, as devices registered the primary waves of an earthquake that struck the country.
Tejano band Intocable has struck a deal with Primary Wave, covering their music catalog, name, and likeness, with the band expressing enthusiasm for the partnership.
Hipgnosis, the design firm renowned for creating iconic album covers for bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath, has been acquired by Primary Wave.
Music publishing giant Primary Wave announced it has raised an additional $2.2 billion, marking the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund to date, for investments in song catalogs.
Lisa Alter, co-founder of Alter Kendrick & Baron, shared insights into her firm's nearly all-woman team and their work in helping clients navigate the complexities and pitfalls of catalog deals for companies like Primary Wave and BMG.
Primary Wave has officially acquired major independent music publisher Kobalt, including its worldwide operations, AMRA, and catalog, in a deal reportedly worth over $1.5 billion, with some reports valuing the combined entity at approximately $7 billion, making Primary Wave one of the biggest music companies in the business and further expanding its industry presence.
Primary Wave Music has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt, a major independent music publishing and technology platform, creating a company valued at approximately $7 billion.
Primary Wave has finalized its acquisition of Kobalt, a deal first reported in February, creating a $7 billion independent music powerhouse that includes Kobalt's global operations and digital collection society AMRA.
Primary Wave has partnered with the Donna Summer estate to acquire the singer's music catalog and other rights, including NIL rights. This exclusive deal covers a significant portion of her musical legacy.
Recent music industry deals include Primary Wave's acquisition of a design firm's catalog known for iconic album art, and Warner Music Korea's partnership with BIBI’s label, alongside other significant business transactions.
Primary Wave has acquired the rights to Pete Townshend's name, image, and a portion of his music catalog in a new multi-million dollar agreement.
Japanese entertainment giant Avex Music Group has launched a $100 million fund, secured through a financing deal with City National Bank, to be used for catalog acquisitions.
Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, has been named the recipient of City of Hope’s prestigious 2026 Spirit of Life Award. The honor recognizes his philanthropic efforts and contributions.
Primary Wave has officially acquired major independent music publisher Kobalt, including its worldwide operations, AMRA, and catalog, in a deal reportedly worth over $1.5 billion, with some reports valuing the combined entity at approximately $7 billion, making Primary Wave one of the biggest music companies in the business.
"This partnership is especially meaningful," says Primary Wave’s David Weitzman, citing Bell's role in decades of funk innovation.