Warner Music Group’s distribution company, Level Music, will be ceasing its operations next year, a move that reflects ongoing restructuring efforts within the broader company.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Level Music, which was launched in 2018 to cater to emerging and unsigned artists, has officially announced that it will stop accepting new music submissions and completely halt its services by July 31, 2025.
The company made this known through an Instagram post on September 26, 2024, and followed up with a letter to its clients.
In the official statement, Level Music expressed its gratitude for the artists who used the platform to distribute their music over the years.
The letter outlined key dates regarding the shutdown process: all live releases will be removed from the platform automatically by November 18, 2024, though artists have the option to request the takedown of their content before then.
Additionally, the Level Wallet, which handles royalty payments for artists, will be deactivated on July 11, 2025.
The closure of Level Music follows a history of operational issues that surfaced as early as 2022.
Artists and former employees raised concerns about problems like the unexpected removal of content and difficulties in receiving timely customer support.
These challenges were reportedly linked to staffing reductions at the company.
Level Music gained recognition for supporting young, independent artists and was responsible for early releases from acts like Boyish, brakence, Dreamer Isioma, Remi Wolf, and Stephen Sanchez.
However, its shutdown is part of a larger restructuring effort at Warner Music Group (WMG), particularly within Atlantic Music Group.
This wave of restructuring has affected several key WMG-owned labels, leading to the layoff of approximately 150 employees and the departure of some executives.
WMG stated that the closure of Level Music will allow them to focus on their ADA brand, which will continue to provide a global suite of services for independent artists and labels.
The move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and strengthen its position in the evolving music industry landscape.
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