TI Media thas announced it has agreed to sell its music titles NME and Uncut to BandLab Technologies. The deal - which includes the brands’ social, digital, print and experiential assets - is expected to complete by 31 May 2019.

Singapore-based BandLab Technologies pioneered a rapidly expanding social music creation platform and is acquiring NME and Uncut as part of its mission to grow out a major global music media business. The brands will join its media division which includes Guitar.com and MusicTech.

Marcus Rich, CEO, TI Media, says: “NME and Uncut will always have a special place in our story. Their reputation for stand-out, award-winning journalism spanning seven decades goes well beyond the world of music and I’m proud they’ve attained that status as part of our company.