Singer Ditches Universal, Goes Independent, Then Warner? Plot Twist!

Singer Ditches Universal, Goes Independent, Then Warner? Plot Twist!
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So after kicking off her career under the mega music overlord Universal Music Group—because nothing screams 'star' like a Universal contract—and dropping her latest album all indie-style (read: probably begging fans on social media), this celebrated singer-songwriter just went full corporate again by signing with Warner Music Group. Yes, they say independent one day and Warner the next like playing congressional musical chairs with record labels. It's like declaring freedom in front of the eagle, then asking the founding fathers for a bailout. Meanwhile, the record bosses probably swapped contracts faster than a bureaucrat shuffles paperwork—and true American fans watched with popcorn and confusion.

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Source: Pitchfork | Published: 9/18/2025 | Author: Matthew Strauss