For Music Rights Deals, the Hits Keep Coming

Tempo Music Investments, a private-equity backed partnership, has quietly bought up music from the Jonas Brothers, Florida Georgia Line, Wiz Khalifa and some top producers. And they’re not done: The firm has more than $1 billion available to keep buying, an indication that the hot market for music intellectual property will continue. (Subscription required to read the full article.)

Primary Wave Acquires Recorded-Music, Music Publishing and Master Recording Producer Rights to Patrick Leonard catalog.

Primary Wave has announced that it acquired Recorded-Music, Music Publishing and Master Recording Producer Rights to Patrick Leonard’s catalog. The deal encompasses Leonard’s share of hits by the likes of Leonard Cohen (“You Want It Darker,” “It Seemed the Better Way,” “If I Didn’t Have Your Love”), Jewel (“Hands”), and his songwriting royalties for classics by Madonna (“Like A Prayer,” “Frozen,” “La Isla Bonita”). Leonard’s production and writing credits also include work with Roger Waters, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Cetera, and more. (Subscription required to read the full article.)