\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div> \n\t+ Universal Music Publishing Group<\/a><\/strong> has unveiled its new brand identity, which includes a new logo, visual identity, tagline and a redesigned website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cEverything in music starts with a songwriter. Great songs transcend generations, geographies, and formats long after trends fade,\u201d said UMPG chairman & CEO Jody Gerson. \u201cOur new brand is about celebrating the enduring power of songwriting and giving it a clear voice, a lasting home, and a stronger future. It\u2019s an open, evolving identity dedicated to songs, songwriters, and the people behind them; taking on new meaning wherever music goes.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tAccording to the announcement, the new logo, developed with GrandArmy creative agency, \u201crepresents the four corners of the planet\u2014standing for a worldwide community of songwriters and reflecting how UMPG\u2019s reach helps great songs travel across borders and cultures. The circular space at the center of the logo can also serve as a camera frame for songwriters, highlighting their talent and creativity at the heart of the cultural conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tCoinciding with the new brand identity, UMPG is introducing \u201cPublishing 101\u201d beginning June 16. Designed to demystify the world of music publishing, the short-form videos feature members of UMPG\u2019s global team explaining key aspects of the business \u2014 from A&R and sync licensing to royalties and administration \u2014 while providing an inside look at how music publishers support songwriters at every stage of their careers. New videos will be posted each Tuesday at 9 a.m. PT across the company\u2019s digital and social platforms.<\/p>\n \n\t+ Seeker Music Group<\/strong>, the creator-led music company led by Grammy-winning songwriter Evan Bogart, has announced a global distribution partnership with Virgin Music Group<\/strong>. Under the new agreement, Virgin Music Group will serve as Seeker\u2019s global distribution partner for its catalog of recordings and new project releases.<\/p>\n \n\tSeeker\u2019s publishing catalog includes some 19,000 songs, such as Shaboozey\u2019s \u201cA Bar Song (Tipsy),\u201d which interpolates Seeker\u2019s catalog cut \u201cTipsy\u201d by J-Kwon, as well as releases by Mario, Coco Jones, Teyana Taylor, Megan Thee Stallion, Chris Brown, Pop Smoke, and Christopher Cross.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cSeeker represents the kind of forward-thinking, creator-driven company we love partnering with at Virgin Music Group,\u201d said Virgin North America GM. \u201cSteven, Evan, and their team have a unique ability to reimagine catalog and artist partnerships in ways that feel fresh, relevant, and culturally impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tBogart added, \u201cThis partnership is a game-changer for Seeker in how we elevate our catalog and artists. We are so excited about the cultural impact and importance of the records we have the opportunity to support, and Virgin is the best at championing independent catalogs and artists on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t+ Warner Chappell Music Nashville<\/strong> and Cornman Music<\/strong> have signed a global publishing deal with Oklahoma-raised singer-songwriter Luke Stevens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n\tStevens said: \u201cI couldn\u2019t be more excited to have such a great team with true champions of songwriters around me at Cornman and Warner Chappell. Cornman felt like home and Chris and Nate felt like family the minute I met them. Let\u2019s get to work!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source variety.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Long-running New York City band Interpol\u00a0have announced their first album in four years, \u201cThis Mirror Weighs a Ton,\u201d which arrives Aug. 28 and also will be their first for Partisan Records, the Brooklyn-based indie currently riding high with Geese and others. 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