The Weeknd
Coverage of The Weeknd in the Nexus archive.
- Private equity gets cut of two of Taylor Swift’s biggest pop hits through Max Martin’s catalog sale
Private equity firm HarbourView Equity Partners acquired the publisher's share of Taylor Swift's songs 'Style' and 'Ready for It' through a catalog sale involving co-writers Max Martin and Shellback. The deal, part of a growing trend in monetizing music publishing rights, grants HarbourView royalties from public performances, streaming, and commercial licensing of the songs.
- Why would you disrespect your favorite artist with an AI remix?
Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a licensing deal enabling users to generate AI-powered remixes and covers from UMG's music catalog. The new feature, positioned as a premium subscription add-on, will make it easier for users to create and share AI-generated versions of songs, though specific details about functionality and pricing remain unclear.