IMPALA, AIM and A2IM are accusing the powerful platform of trying to divide the independent sector by boycotting licensing talks with the organization. By Richard Smirke Independent music trade bodies ...

Sources at independent labels, previously represented by Merlin, discuss whether or not they are pursuing individual licensing deals with TikTok, and how those deals differ. By Kristin Robinson Senior ...

Artists that may be affected include Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Mac Demarco, Nirvana, and Thundercat. Credit: picture alliance / Contributor via Getty Images Negotiations between Merlin and TikTok have ...

Tencent Music Entertainment Group and Merlin have renewed their multi-year licensing and cooperation agreement. As part of the renewal, TME and Merlin will deepen their longstanding strategic ...

Merlin, the independent music sector’s digital licensing partner, has started the year by unveiling its new board. The line-up of Merlin board members draws on leaders from the independent music ...

Canva, the software company that hosts an “all-in-one visual communication platform,” announced partnerships with Warner Music Group and Merlin to let Canva customers use music clips in their designs.