Los Angeles-based music company Nebula17, founded by former Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada, is growing its team and artist roster. Osada says he sees significant momentum for J-pop in the U.S., with the genre feeling ready for a bigger moment. The expansion signals a focused effort to bring Japanese pop acts to American audiences, building on existing interest.
Australian artists Ben Lee, Missy Higgins and Budjerah are backing the return of the Ausify campaign, a month-long push encouraging fans to openly support local music. The campaign asks listeners to make their support for homegrown acts visible, rather than just keeping it private.
What would make you more likely to actively champion a local artist in your feed?
Barbara Cane is stepping away from BMI after five decades at the organization. Meanwhile, Warner Music Group has brought its global synchronization efforts under one roof, combining the record label and publishing sides, with Ron Broitman taking on the role of Global Synch President.
What is the biggest change you have noticed in how music gets licensed for TV and film in recent years?
A record label executive sits down at Billboard Latin Music Week to talk about the world of music getting bigger. Ghazi, CEO and founder of Empire, joined host Kristin Robinson for an On the Record conversation about how he built the label and where he sees global genres heading. He focused on Latin music and Afrobeats as styles that are reaching new audiences at an unprecedented pace. The discuss…