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Andy Malt

Andy Malt

625 posts •
And Finally! Would you buy MIA’s $100 tin foil hat? public
And Finally • 7 min read

And Finally! Would you buy MIA’s $100 tin foil hat?

MIA launched new streetwear brand Ohmni this week. It’s quite pricey but does offer “up to 99.999%” protection from “electromagnetic waves”. Can you afford not to buy a brain-protecting durag and fertility-saving trousers? This and more of our favourite funny music news stories from this week here…
Andy Malt
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Approved: Leyya public
CMU Approved • 1 min read

Approved: Leyya

Alt-pop duo Leyya return with their latest single ‘Pumped Up High’, taken from their upcoming third album ‘Half Asleep’. The track finds them feeling euphoric on the dancefloor but wanting very much to be left alone - “to be in it, but not part of it”…
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Andy Malt •
UK Music names Tom Kiehl as new CEO public
UK Music • 2 min read

UK Music names Tom Kiehl as new CEO

Tom Kiehl has been confirmed as CEO of UK Music, following nine months as the organisation’s interim chief exec. With a General Election looming, he says he hopes to “turn this moment of considerable political change into a moment to achieve change for UK Music”…
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KKR acquires Superstruct public
Superstruct Entertainment • 2 min read

KKR acquires Superstruct

Investment firm KKR has acquired festival operator Superstruct for an undisclosed sum. Former owner Providence retains an option to make a minority investment. KKR says it sees “see significant growth opportunities ahead for Superstruct”…
Andy Malt
Andy Malt •
⏩ One Liners: Coldplay, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX + more public
• 3 min read

⏩ One Liners: Coldplay, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX + more

Warner, Miley Cyrus, Verzuz deals; Bravado, F That appointments; major label AI lawsuits incoming; DEAG spins off hip hop division; Radio 1 Breakfast Show extended; Heart x Pride; new releases from Coldplay, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Headie One, Yungblud, Blackpink, Mura Masa, Griff, and more…
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