{
  "id": 16914182,
  "title": "Westwood Recordings Enters JV With Monstercat, With Eye on Artist Development & Global Reach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/westwood-recordings-enters-jv-with-monstercat-with-eye-on-artist",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/electronic-label-westwood-recordings-signs-jv-monstercat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canadian electronic label Westwood Recordings has formed a joint venture with fellow Canadian label Monstercat, aiming to bolster artist development and expand its global presence. The partnership, facilitated by Monstercat's acquisition by Create Music Group in 2025, will grant Westwood access to additional capital, global operational resources, and a larger team. Westwood, based in Vancouver, is overseen by its founder Nick Middleton, who co-founded the imprint in 2013 to support bass, electronic, and hip-hop artists. The label has a roster that includes Big Gigantic, Dirtwire, Cut Chemist, Flamingosis, Maddy O’Neal, and Chali 2na. Middleton praised Monstercat's approach to artist connections and transparency, emphasizing that the partnership will allow Westwood to invest more in the artists it supports and explore new musical genres. Monstercat president Daniel Turcotte highlighted Middleton's talent for discovering and developing artists, expressing excitement about the potential of combining Westwood's Canadian industry roots with Monstercat's global resources. The joint venture is part of Monstercat's strategic expansion, marking a significant step in the music industry as it seeks to capitalize on the investment funds and infrastructure provided by Create Music Group.",
  "summary": "The partnership is being spurred by a $50 million investment in Monstercat by Create Music Group, which acquired the label in 2025.",
  "key_points": [
    "Westwood Recordings forms JV with Monstercat for artist development.",
    "Partnership grants access to capital, resources, and larger team.",
    "Nick Middleton praises Monstercat's artist connections and transparency."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}