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Stationhead and Mellomanic Announce Merger to Create an Unparalleled Music Community and "First Listen" Platform for Artists and Fans
LOS ANGELES, January 28, 2026--Stationhead and Mellomanic announced the companies are merging to create a single, category-defining service to more deeply connect artists and fans.
About this update from Universal Music Group N.v.
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