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BOSS-SWIFT Act to regulate ticketing in the US introduced in Senate

Live Nation announces scheme to support club-level touring in the US, including an end to merch commissions

Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks AI, podcasts and Apple Tax in new interview

Electric Group is granted a shadow licence for The Leadmill

Spotify codebase gives possible insight into new supremium tier

Setlist Podcast: Musicians and songwriters draw AI red lines

CMU Digest: Leadmill, Lizzo, Deezer, Council Of Music Makers, Katy Perry

Lizzo faces second lawsuit from former employee

"Consent, respect and remuneration" crucial as music AI evolves, say UK music-makers

BOSS-SWIFT Act • 3 min read

BOSS-SWIFT Act to regulate ticketing in the US introduced in Senate

The BOSS-SWIFT Act that proposes new regulation of the American ticketing business - introduced in the US House Of Representatives earlier this year - has now also been introduced in the Senate…

Chris Cooke • 28 Sep 2023

BMG • 1 min read

BMG acquires Jet catalogue

BMG has acquired the recordings catalogue of Australian rock band Jet. “They do what they say they're gonna do”, says the band’s Chris Cester of the music company. “That's a rare thing in this business”…

Andy Malt • 28 Sep 2023

The 1975 • 1 min read

The 1975 to go on “indefinite hiatus”

The 1975’s Matty Healy told an audience in Sacramento this week that the band will go on an “indefinite hiatus” from live shows after their current tour…

Andy Malt • 28 Sep 2023

One Liners • 3 min read

One Liners: Sky Ferreira, Barry Can’t Swim, UK Music Video Awards + more

Notting Hill Music and Universal Greater China appointments; new releases from Barry Can’t Swim, Armand Hammer, El-P, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Grove, Madge, Hannah Deland, Duvet; live dates from Sky Ferreira, Nerina Pallot, Mew; UK Music Video Awards nominations…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 28 Sep 2023

Epic Games • 1 min read

Fortnite maker takes Apple battle to US Supreme Court

Epic Games has filed legal papers with the US Supreme Court in its ongoing battle with Apple over the tech giant’s App Store rules…

Chris Cooke • 28 Sep 2023

Vivendi • 2 min read

Vivendi considering a sale of See Tickets

Vivendi is considering a sale of its live entertainment assets, which include a number of festivals and ticketing firm See Tickets…

Chris Cooke • 28 Sep 2023

IFPI • 1 min read

IFPI launches four new charts in Middle East and North Africa

The IFPI has launched new weekly music charts tracking the most streamed tracks in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE, and a fourth for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia combined.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Sep 2023

And Finally • 2 min read

Meta launches celeb-faced AI bots, including Snoop Dogg as adventure gaming guide

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has launched a range of AI chatbots fronted by celebrities, including Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton and MrBeast…

Andy Malt • 28 Sep 2023

UK Music Video Awards • 4 min read

UK Music Video Award Nominations 2023

All the nominations for the 2023 UK Music Video Awards, including Stormzy, The 1975, Little Simz, Jungle, Troye Sivan, The Hives, Yves Tumor, Royal Blood, Mette, and Stone…

Andy Malt • 28 Sep 2023

Live Business • 2 min read

Live Nation announces scheme to support club-level touring in the US, including an end to merch commissions

Live Nation has launched a scheme in the US, backed by Willie Nelson, which will provide financial support to artists playing its network of club venues…

Chris Cooke • 27 Sep 2023

AIM Independent Music Awards • 2 min read

AIM Independent Music Awards presented in London

The AIM Independent Music Awards were presented in London last night, with winners including Björk, Raye, Wet Leg, Hospital Records and Speedy Wunderground’s Dan Carey…

Andy Malt • 27 Sep 2023

One Liners • 3 min read

One Liners: BRIT Awards, Soulwax, Nicola Tuer + more

Nicola Tuer leaves Sony; Melanie Johnson joins Audoo; new releases from Blonde Redhead, The Joy Formidable, Folly Group, O. and Gag Salon; Soulwax tour news; BRIT Awards 2024 date announced…

Andy Malt • 27 Sep 2023

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