NMPA, Downtown, Ole, Peer, Others Sue Peloton For $150M In Song Infringement

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has filed a lawsuit against exercise equipment and streaming giant Peloton on behalf of members Downtown Music Publishing, Pulse Music Publishing, ole, peermusic, Ultra Music and others. The lawsuit alleges infringement of more than a thousand musical works and seeks damages of more than…

Downtown signs worldwide music publishing deal with Tori Amos

Downtown will administer the singer and composer’s complete songbook and future works
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Downtown appoints Republic Records exec Delmar Powell as VP of A&R

Prior to Downtown, Powell served as Director, A&R Urban at Republic Records
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Downtown signs multi-territory music publishing deal with John Butler

Downtown will administer more than 100 compositions as part of the deal
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Downtown Music Publishing acquires over 3,000 film and TV music rights

Publisher acquires music from Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Project Runway and The Real World
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Downtown acquires Booker T. Jones catalog, signs deal for future works

Publishing deal covers the renowned musician’s catalog and future works
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Downtown appoints Andrew Gould as SVP and Head of A&R, North America

In addition, Corey Roberts has been named Vice President of A&R Research
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Downtown appoints Bruce Lampcov Head of West Coast Business Development

Lampcov was previously Executive Vice President at Fintage House
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