September 5
Norwegian electronic producer Kygo inked a deal with Sony International executive vp Adam Granite that sees him joining Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment in the United Kingdom and RCA in the United States. The signing followed a bidding war over a series of his viral remixes, including Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire,” which has logged more than 60 million plays.
Simone Battle, member of girl group G.R.L. and former X Factor alum, died in her West Hollywood home of an apparent suicide.
Publicist Jenni Weinman left Patricola Public Relations to start her own firm, The Current Co. She brings with her clients Travis Barker, Danny Masterson, DJ Qualls and Blink-182.
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September 7
Lady Antebellum guitarist Dave Haywood and wife Kelli Cashiola Haywood welcomed a baby boy, Cash Van Haywood, in Nashville.
September 8
Dexter star Michael C. Hall was announced as the next in line to star in Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He will take over the role on Oct. 16 at the Belasco Theatre.
TuneCore announced plans to open a Nashville office, with newly hired Shelby Kennedy as vp entertainment relations.
SiriusXM announced plans to launch an exclusive, limited-run station featuring live and studio Barbra Streisand records, running from Sept. 12 through Oct. 10.
Warner Bros. Records appointed Howard Gabriel as executive vp marketing.
September 9
Actress Sara Gilbert announced that she is expecting her first child with her singer-songwriter wife, Linda Perry. Los Angeles-based conceptual pop group Yacht signed to Downtown Records.
Gerald Wilson, whose dynamic jazz career spanned more than 75 years, died at his Los Angeles home from pneumonia. He was 96.
September 10
Marsha Vlasic announced her exit from ICM Partners, joining Artist Group International as president. Vlasic brings with her a client roster that includes Neil Young and The Strokes.
The world’s second-biggest music subscription service, Deezer, announced it will launch in the United States on Sept. 15. Six-year-old Deezer, which claims to have 5 million subscribers and 16 million monthly users, previously received $130 million in 2012 from Access Industries.
September 12
Interscope Geffen A&M Records appointed 40 Under 40 Power Player Aaron Bay-Schuck president of A&R, after 10 years at Atlantic Records, where he most recently served as senior vp A&R. He is credited for signing and developing Bruno Mars, Flo Rida, Cee Lo Green and B.o.B.