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Def Leppard Documentary ‘long Live Def Leppard’ Coming To Theaters In 2027

NEW YORK, NY – September 11, 2026 – Primary Wave Music is proud to announce that Bleecker Street’s event cinema division Crosswalk has acquired the North American rights to the first ever authorized feature length documentary on Def Leppard, LONG LIVE DEF LEPPARD, a complete and all-access account of the epic journey the band has […]

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Primary Wave Music Partners With The Estate Of Wilson Pickett

PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC PARTNERS WITH THE ESTATE OF WILSON PICKETT TERMS OF THE DEAL WILL SEE THE PUBLISHER PARTNER WITH HIS ESTATE ON THE ICONIC SINGER’S MUSIC CATALOG, AS WELL AS NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS INCLUDED IN THE PARTNERSHIP ARE SOME OF PICKETT’S MOST LEGENDARY HITS SUCH AS “IN THE […]

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Boston: 50th-anniversary Edition Of Iconic Debut Album To Include Rare Original ‘lost’ Demos

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Boston”, Tom Scholz and Impex Records are excited to announce a definitive vinyl LP and SACD/Hybrid reissue of his masterpiece, tentatively due in the second quarter of 2027. Tom Scholz is personally supervising all aspects of the production, ensuring fans the most authentic version of this oft-reissued classic. Wishing to offer […]

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Primary Wave, The Whitney E. Houston Estate, And Mattel Bring The Whitney Houston Barbie To Life

There’s a new addition to the Mattel family: the Whitney Houston Barbie Signature Doll. The doll was unveiled Saturday evening (Aug. 8) at the fifth annual Legacy of Love Gala, presented by The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music. The gala’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” theme was a nod to Houston’s 1987 global […]

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Fall 2026 Internship Program – Apply Now!

We’re looking for bright and driven candidates to join our 2026 Fall Internship Program. Please note that all internships are unpaid and for college credit only. Click HERE to apply now!

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Prince’s “purple Rain” Is Coming To Broadway

Purple Rain is headed to Broadway’s Majestic Theatre, with previews beginning March 12th, 2027, ahead of opening night on April 12th. Set in 1984 Minneapolis, the musical follows The Kid, a rising performer navigating ambition, personal struggles, and his journey into the spotlight. Featuring music by Prince, the production includes […]

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Amy Ortner And Samantha Rhulen Land On Variety’s Music Legal Elite 2026 List

Congratulations to Primary Wave’s very own Amy Ortner and Samantha Rhulen for making Variety’s Music Legal Elite 2026 list! Primary Wave’s proposed $7 billion acquisition of Kobalt was among the year’s most closely watched music-business deals, with Ortner helping guide the transaction. Her purview extended to Primary Wave’s strategic alliance […]

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Primary Wave Music, Godsmack And Sumerian Comics Announce New Graphic Novel ‘awake’

96-Page Hardcover Transforms the Band’s Landmark Album Into a Dark Supernatural Story Godsmack: Awake, the graphic novel from Godsmack and Sumerian is available now: HERE.   July 17, 2026 — Sumerian Comics has teamed-up with Primary Wave Music and multi-platinum rock band Godsmack for Godsmack: Awake, an original graphic novel […]

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Primary Wave Music And The Luther Vandross Estate Announce Collaboration With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

POWER OF LOVE, A NEWLY COMMISSIONED BALLET AND MUSICAL TRIBUTE, WILL CELEBRATE THE LEGENDARY LUTHER VANDROSS WHEN IT OPENS THIS DECEMBER Choreographed by Jamar Roberts, The Ballet Is Being Developed in Partnership With Marcus Miller, Ron Gillyard, and Reginald Hudlin NEW YORK, NY (July 7, 2026) – Just two months after […]

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Disturbed Teams Up With Bevnomad To Launch Molten Smoky Colas, Delivering Bold Alcohol-free Alternatives For Fans

Known for being highly selective with product partnerships, the multi-platinum rock band Disturbed is entering the beverage space with purpose: creating bold alternatives to alcohol that authentically resonate with its fanbase. The band is proud to announce the launch of a new lineup of hemp-derived THC Smoky Colas and Functional […]

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