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According 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 has sold the rights to her music catalog to Primary Wave, though specific terms of the deal, including the price, are still unknown
Deal includes publishing, recordings, and merchandise
Estates of Layne Staley and Mike Starr sell stakes
Primary Wave has bought Brown’s music assets, including publishing, master income stream, and name and likeness rights
Interpolation-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?
