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ISM again puts the spotlight on the “enormously damaging effect” of Brexit on musicians
The UK’s Independent Society Of Musicians published a new report earlier this week putting the spotlight on the negative…
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BMI reportedly considering acquisition offer from New Mountain Capital
Various groups representing songwriters in the US have written to the boss of American collecting society BMI asking a number…
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Lizzo plans to countersue her former dancers, says lawyer
The lawsuit filed by three former members of Lizzo's Big Grrrls dance outfit is a "sham", according to attorney Marty Singer, who reckons that photos and videos already in circulation counter many of the claims made in that litigation.…
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Jack Antonoff announces partnership with Jamie Oborne and Dirty Hit
Jack Antonoff has announced a new partnership with artist manager and Dirty Hit founder Jamie Oborne. Under the new alliance,…
Gossipers gossip about which artists are parting company with Scooter Braun’s management company
Demi Lovato "amicably" shuts the door on Scooter while sources say "People are spreading rumours based on what they know, but they are off."…
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YouTube sets out three principles for the development of AI music
YouTube and UMG team up to unleash AI, with Lucian Grainge saying there's a "promising upside" but music industry needs to set "rules of the road" which include "responsibly embracing" AI and "appropriate protections".…
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Sheffield City Council says it “cannot directly intervene” in ongoing Leadmill dispute
The leader of Sheffield City Council has said that, while he understands the “the strength of feeling” among supporters of…
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Songwriter groups demand information about a newly for-profit BMI's plans and possible sale
Various groups representing songwriters in the US have written to the boss of American collecting society BMI asking a number…
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Busted to self-release greatest hits album with Absolute Label Services
Prestige Management has partnered with Absolute Label Services for the release of Busted’s new greatest hits album. The release…
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One Liners: Mette, Headie One, Temps, more
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🤝Sony Music labels Since 93 and RCA US have together signed Mette, with the deal formally announced alongside the…
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Universal Music in talks with Google over voice cloning AI, posing lots of questions for the music community
Universal Music is in talks with Google about licensing a new AI platform that will seemingly allow users to legitimately…
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Jukedeck founder to premiere new choral composition with AI-generated lyrics
The VOCES8 Foundation presents its latest Live From London digital festival this weekend which, among other things, will include the…