Pete Townshend Sells Name, Image, and Music Rights in New Deal: Reports
Posted in: Music News
The Who’s Pete Townshend has reportedly reached a deal with Primary Wave that will focus on his rocker’s name, image and likeness
‘I’ll Be Voting for Them’: INXS Rock Hall Induction ‘Inevitable’ Says Larry Mestel
Posted in: Music NewsAccording to Primary Wave's founder and CEO Larry Mestel, it’s only a matter of time before INXS get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Britney Spears Sells Rights to Her Entire Music Catalog
Posted in: Music NewsBritney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalog to Primary Wave, though specific terms of the deal, including the price, are still unknown
Robby Krieger, Estate of Ray Manzarek Sell the Doors Rights to Primary Wave Music
Deal includes publishing, recordings, and merchandise
Alice in Chains Mark the Latest Song Rights Sale as Estates of OG Members Cash Out
Posted in: Music NewsEstates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr sell stakes
James Brown Estate Sold for a Reported $90 Million
Posted in: Music NewsPrimary Wave has bought Brown’s music assets, including publishing, master income stream, and name and likeness rights
‘No Shelf Life Now’: The Big Business of Interpolating Old Songs for New Hits
Posted in: Music FeaturesInterpolation-loving artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Ava Max, and Doja Cat are leading a radical shift in the way the music industry thinks about catalog usage. How far can the trend go?
