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'Over the past 100 years, the music industry has undergone fundamental changes time and again, and every generation of the Meisel family has found new ways to respond.'

Founded in 1926, Meisel Musikverlage has negotiated every evolution that has led to the modern music industry as we know it today. Here, we speak to the company's current MD Kirsten Meisel about adaptability, longevity and serving songwriters and composers across changing landscapes...

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Press Releases from IMI Members

Global digital distributor Xelon continues international expansion with launch of London office and additional key hire for Europe and the US

These include Jack Lawrenson, Global Streaming Manager, and Darren Latimer, UK/Europe Label Manager, who will be working with Gareth Davies, Head of Global Business Development, at the London hub on a regular basis, and, latterly Giancarlo Cordasco as US Partnerships Manager.

Xelon 3rd Sep 2026 BUSINESS

LyricFind launches Verified Artist Program to give artists direct control over their lyrics at no cost

LyricFind, a global leader in lyric licensing and data solutions, today announced the launch of its Verified Artist Program, which allows artists to easily add, edit, and synchronize lyrics for display on all LyricFind's partner services.

LyricFind 1st Sep 2026 BUSINESS

Soundplate acquires audio technology company Stemmer, launches improved AI mastering suite

Independent music company Soundplate has acquired Stemmer, the audio technology company behind many popular online mastering services.

Soundplate 26th Aug 2026 BUSINESS
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Hello God: The Tumbling Souls on their most personal song yet

Lewis band to perform new tracks at HebCelt in July...

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‘The current capitalist model is patently broken’: Shambala’s Dan Raffety on why Kambe Events is pioneering Employee Ownership for festivals

The Shambala co-founder and Head of Music goes into detail about the move, what it means for the famous festival and how others might follow suit…

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'This milestone speaks to the power of publishers collaborating': Jennifer Mitchell and Mary Jo Mennella on their 25 year full-circle relationship

This year marks individual milestones for both Music Asset Management and Red Brick Songs - and a shared anniversary for the highly respected executives behind the two companies. Here, we speak to Mary Jo Menella and Jennifer Mitchell about working together for two and a half decades, how their respective businesses have evolved, and why relationships are still at the centre of the independent music publishing sector's success...

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Press Releases from IMI Members

Global digital distributor Xelon continues international expansion with launch of London office and additional key hire for Europe and the US

These include Jack Lawrenson, Global Streaming Manager, and Darren Latimer, UK/Europe Label Manager, who will be working with Gareth Davies, Head of Global Business Development, at the London hub on a regular basis, and, latterly Giancarlo Cordasco as US Partnerships Manager.

Xelon 3rd Sep 2026 BUSINESS

LyricFind launches Verified Artist Program to give artists direct control over their lyrics at no cost

LyricFind, a global leader in lyric licensing and data solutions, today announced the launch of its Verified Artist Program, which allows artists to easily add, edit, and synchronize lyrics for display on all LyricFind's partner services.

LyricFind 1st Sep 2026 BUSINESS

Soundplate acquires audio technology company Stemmer, launches improved AI mastering suite

Independent music company Soundplate has acquired Stemmer, the audio technology company behind many popular online mastering services.

Soundplate 26th Aug 2026 BUSINESS
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IMPF statement on Reservoir legal action against Suno and Anthropic

“IMPF welcomes and supports the legal action taken by Reservoir against Suno and Anthropic. The companies behind these generative AI products are built on and profit from the hard work and creativity of songwriters and composers without permission, remuneration or credit."

IMPF 22nd Oct 2026 BUSINESS

Reservoir acquires rights to 'Feliz Navidad' songwriter-performer José Feliciano’s catalogue

Feliciano is a Grammy Award-winning singer, guitarist, and songwriter with a career spanning more than six decades.

Reservoir Media 21st Oct 2026 BUSINESS

Reservoir acquires publishing catalog of legendary jazz composer Billy Strayhorn

In addition, the company will participate in Strayhorn’s name, image, and likeness rights. This deal expands upon a relationship Reservoir has cultivated with the Strayhorn Estate (Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc.) since 2014, including supporting the multi-faceted Strayhorn Centennial celebration in 2015.

Reservoir Media 19th Oct 2026 BUSINESS

Reservoir announces publishing deal with singer-songwriter Riley Biederer

Biederer joins Reservoir’s roster through its joint venture with independent music publisher superreal, which has represented Biederer since 2024.

Reservoir Media 15th Oct 2026 BUSINESS

Bucks sign Matthew Jay catalogue in worldwide admin deal as Draw marks 25th anniversary

Bucks Music Group has posthumously signed the catalogue of acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Jay in a worldwide administration deal, as his debut album Draw celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Bucks Music Group 7th Oct 2026 BUSINESS

Rotor Videos by LyricFind launches integration with Horus Music, bringing release visuals to artist and label dashboards

Rotor Videos by LyricFind, the video creation platform built for independent artists and labels, today announced its tools are now available directly inside the dashboard of award-winning global music distribution, label services, and music publishing company Horus Music. Horus Music artists and labels can create the visuals every release now needs, including Spotify Canvas, Apple Music Album Motion, lyric videos, and album artwork videos, without leaving the platform they already use to distribute their music.

LyricFind 6th Oct 2026 BUSINESS

Tickets for Good announces key board additions, launch of music and wellbeing hub, following successful funding round

These developments strengthen its leadership and sector expertise following a successful Series A round of investment, fuelling its next phase of growth. To date, Tickets for Good has distributed 1.4 million tickets in conjunction with its 1,500 event partners, to a customer base of some 800k registered healthcare workers, teachers, and charity workers across the UK, EU (primarily Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands) and U.S markets.

Tickets For Good 5th Oct 2026 BUSINESS

LyricFind to provide global lyric distribution and artist visual tools to VIEENT Music

LyricFind has signed two deals with VIEENT, one covering lyric licensing and distribution, and the other covering visual content creation. LyricFind will distribute lyrics from VIEENT’s clients to the DSPs it powers, including YouTube Music, TikTok, Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, and more. VIEENT artists can also access Rotor Videos by LyricFind directly from their Labelmaster dashboards to create assets such as Apple Music Album Motion, Spotify Canvas, lyric videos, album artwork videos, and more.

LyricFind 30th Sep 2026 BUSINESS
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Member Blog

‘The current capitalist model is patently broken’: Shambala’s Dan Raffety on why Kambe Events is pioneering Employee Ownership for festivals

The Shambala co-founder and Head of Music goes into detail about the move, what it means for the famous festival and how others might follow suit…

Member Blog

'This milestone speaks to the power of publishers collaborating': Jennifer Mitchell and Mary Jo Mennella on their 25 year full-circle relationship

This year marks individual milestones for both Music Asset Management and Red Brick Songs - and a shared anniversary for the highly respected executives behind the two companies. Here, we speak to Mary Jo Menella and Jennifer Mitchell about working together for two and a half decades, how their respective businesses have evolved, and why relationships are still at the centre of the independent music publishing sector's success...