Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label

The Linda Lindas signed with Reprise-Warner Records this week, marking a new chapter for the Los Angeles-based punk band. The quartet, which first gained national attention as teenagers in 2018, celebrated the signing with the release of their new single and video, "Burning Out." This release is anticipated to be a precursor to the band's third album. In parallel, Motown Records announced its Motown HBCU Internship Program, a new initiative designed to foster talent within Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This program aims to provide career opportunities within the music industry for students from these institutions. Additionally, Republic Records and Ziza have launched a new label, signaling a collaborative effort to discover and promote new artists. The specifics of this new venture, including its focus and target artists, are expected to be detailed further.