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Travis Scott answers questions about Astroworld during eight hour deposition

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Astroworld • 2 min read

Travis Scott answers questions about Astroworld during eight hour deposition

Travis Scott has answered questions under oath during an eight hour deposition as part of the ongoing litigation relating to the 2021 Astroworld tragedy…

Chris Cooke • 20 Sep 2023

One Liners: MusicBird, Midnight Mango, Scream, Art Feynman + more

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One Liners: MusicBird, Midnight Mango, Scream, Art Feynman + more

Music Bird acquires Alex P songs catalogue; Warner Music appoints Bryan Castellani as CFO; FUGA hires Desiree Vach; Midnight Mango establishes Equality, Diversity And Inclusion group; new music from Scream and Art Feynman…

Chris Cooke & Andy Malt • 20 Sep 2023

Current Leadmill team raise safety concerns about the Electric Group at licensing hearing

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The Leadmill • 3 min read

Current Leadmill team raise safety concerns about the Electric Group at licensing hearing

The current operators of The Leadmill in Sheffield have said that their landlord, the Electric Group, "has a fundamental disregard for safety". They made the claim as the city’s council considered a licence application by the landlord, which wants to directly manage the venue.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Sep 2023

Marilyn Manson ordered to do 20 hours of community service for blowing nose on videographer

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Marilyn Manson • 1 min read

Marilyn Manson ordered to do 20 hours of community service for blowing nose on videographer

After pleading no contest to an assault charge relating to an incident during a 2019 show in New Hampshire, Marilyn Manson will serve 20 hours of community service and pay a $1400 fine…

Chris Cooke • 19 Sep 2023

Katy Perry sells music rights to Litmus in $225 million deal

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Katy Perry • 1 min read

Katy Perry sells music rights to Litmus in $225 million deal

Katy Perry has sold a stack of rights in relation to the five albums she released with Capitol Records to Litmus Music, the music rights firm co-founded last year by former Capitol President Dan McCarroll…

Chris Cooke • 19 Sep 2023

Premium streaming and vinyl continue to power growth in US recorded music market

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RIAA • 2 min read

Premium streaming and vinyl continue to power growth in US recorded music market

The RIAA has published stats for the US recorded music market in the first half of 2023 - retail revenues grew 9.3% to $8.4 billion, in no small part powered by ongoing growth in premium streaming and vinyl…

Chris Cooke • 19 Sep 2023

One Liners: Blue Raincoat, Kim Petras, Simply Red, Griff + more

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One Liners: Blue Raincoat, Kim Petras, Simply Red, Griff + more

BDi signs Jerub; Season Of Mist signs Eivør; Blue Raincoat co-founder to step down; Warner Chappell hires Rachel Jacobson; new releases from Kim Petras and Mette; live shows from Simply Red and Griff…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 19 Sep 2023

BMG to move from ADA alliance to direct streaming deals

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Warner Music • 2 min read

BMG to move from ADA alliance to direct streaming deals

BMG is ending its long-term distribution alliance with Warner Music’s ADA and will enter into direct licensing deals with the streaming services…

Chris Cooke • 19 Sep 2023

AMG allowed to re-open Brixton Academy subject to meeting 77 conditions

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AMG allowed to re-open Brixton Academy subject to meeting 77 conditions

Following a two-day hearing last week, Lambeth Council’s licensing sub-committee has said that Academy Music Group can re-open the Brixton Academy, but only once 77 conditions are met to ensure the safety of concert-goers and employees after last year’s fatal crowd crush…

Chris Cooke • 18 Sep 2023

Eddy Grant reluctantly explains Electric Avenue themes in deposition with Donald Trump's lawyers

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Eddy Grant reluctantly explains Electric Avenue themes in deposition with Donald Trump's lawyers

Eddy Grant was forced to talk Donald Trump’s lawyers through the themes behind his hit 'Electric Avenue' earlier this year, it has been revealed - the musician is suing the ex-president over his use of the song in a campaign video in 2020…

Chris Cooke • 18 Sep 2023

BMG announces admin deal with three members of the Sex Pistols

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BMG announces admin deal with three members of the Sex Pistols

BMG has announced a global publishing administration agreement with Steve Jones, Paul Cook and the Sid Vicious estate covering their respective shares of the Sex Pistols catalogue.…

Chris Cooke • 18 Sep 2023

Warner Music opens new "creative hub" in Berlin

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Warner Music opens new "creative hub" in Berlin

Warner Music has formally opened a new creative hub in Berlin based in the Schicklerhaus which will be used by its labels, publishing company, artists and songwriters…

Chris Cooke • 18 Sep 2023