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Concord Music Group. Under the terms of the agreement, CMG provided funding for new talent relationships and artist development, as well as comprehensive label services for Loma Vista. On July 8, 2014, Concord
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Bicycle Music Company then entered into a service agreement deal with sister company Concord Music Group to market the acquired
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