Warner Music Group

Howard Corner appointed to newly created role of Head of ADA, EMEA Integration of Revelator’s cutting-edge technology to transform ADA’s distribution platform Leading regional distributors Africori and Qanawat Music to be part of ADA Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced a major strategic expansion of ADA, its independent distribution and label services division, across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Amsterdam, July 6th 2026 – Spinnin’ Records, the world’s leading dance and electronic music label, today announced a significant reinforcement of its leadership team. Marco Pantuso has been promoted to the newly created role of General Manager, and Frederick Pranger has been elevated to Head of A&R. Both executives will be based at the Amsterdam Music Harbour, Warner Music Group’s state-of-the-art regional hub.

three times LOUDER Builds on Its Relationship With SoundCloud; Laila! Named Flagship Artist for the New Warner Records Partnership Warner Records announced a strategic partnership with respected music executive Sickamore and his groundbreaking creative institute, three times LOUDER. The collaboration marks a significant next chapter for the culture-forward imprint, which continues its partnership with SoundCloud and is now expanding its reach through Warner Records.

ADA Central Europe, the distribution and label services division of Warner Music Central Europe, has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with AIM Music, a newly founded Berlin-based independent label operating at the intersection of many genres, including hypertechno, German rap, and more.

Following a successful study showing recycled vinyl can maintain premium audio quality, the pilot will generate new insights into the collection and recovery of post consumer vinyl records A collection of independent record stores across the United States, together with Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG), today announced the launch of a vinyl take-back pilot designed to better understand how damaged or unwanted records can be collected, consolidated, and directed toward potential material...

Johannesburg, June 19th 2026 – Adam Tiran has been named as the new General Manager of Africori, part of the independent distribution and label services arm of Warner Music Group (WMG). Tiran will be based in Johannesburg and report to Simon Robson, President, EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG. Under Tiran’s leadership, Africori plans to accelerate its investment in local talent, enhance its comprehensive suite of artist services, and deepen its footprint across East, West, and Southern Africa.

“It is with deep sadness that the Warner Music family notes the passing of Walter Parazaider, a musician of incomparable skill and a groundbreaking founding member of Chicago. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he helped shape one of the most distinctive sounds in popular music.

An accelerator to break the next generation of global superstars, with Gareth.T making history as the first Chinese artist to become one of WMG’s top five streamed acts globally Warner Music APAC today unveiled Listen Up, a premier global artist accelerator program designed to redefine how talent travels from Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets and scale to global stardom.

“We are shocked and saddened by Oliver’s untimely passing. He was a remarkable talent—a gifted artist and songwriter who forged a thoroughly unique and captivating style. Oliver was endlessly inventive and a true original. He was a cherished friend to many and a beloved member of our music family. He profoundly loved music and his fans, and his absence will be deeply felt.

Move strengthens WMG’s capabilities for protection, control, and monetization of intellectual property, name, image, likeness, and voice in the AI era Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) today announced an agreement to acquire Sureel AI. The acquisition advances WMG’s mission to ensure that artists, songwriters, and rightsholders benefit wherever and whenever their work is referenced in AI-generated works or in the training of AI models.