James Grant Group Sells to Private Equity Firm Trilantic; Rebrands as YM&U

Late last week it was rumored equity firm Trilantic Europe was close to buying the James Grant Group management firm. Now that deal is finalized, with the terms announced in a press release. Trilantic is the majority shareholder in the new company, whi…

The Lumineers Sign With Activist Artists Management

According to multiple reports, folk rock band The Lumineers have inked a new deal with Activist Artists Management. Bernie Cahill will manage the trio as part of the new agreement. Cahill launched Activist Artists Management in April of this year along…

The European Music Managers Alliance Can Say ‘F—k You, Pay Me’ In 17 Different Languages

The brand-new European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) was officially established in London.  Can the consortium wage a better battle against post-Brexit chaos and Spotify IPO payouts? If you think America’s got chaos, take a quick hop across…

Evanescence Got Sued for $1.5 Million by their Former Manager. The Judge Decided to Give the Band $1 Million.

A frivolous lawsuit by Evanescence’s former manager took an unexpected turn. Amy Lee and Evanescence have come out on top in a court battle instigated by former manager Andrew Lurie over allegedly unpaid commissions. Lurie, of the now-bankrupt 110 Mana…

Spotify Removed My Album Because Of Seemingly Fake Streams

A few people have noted recently that I haven’t released a song in two years and how it can seem hypocritical as I instruct musicians to regularly release music. We’re in a fast food society where people’s attention spans are shorter than ever. You can…