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Setlist Podcast: Apple blames Spotify for €1.8 billion fine
Apple's €1.8 billion over its App Store rules, Live Nation's insistence that it's not to blame for rising ticket prices, and more…
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⏩ One Liners: Kings Of Leon, ReBalance relaunch, Lauren Mayberry + more
Kings Of Leon and NIKA deals; Interscope Capitol Labels Group appointments; Women In Trade Associations Powerlist; new label from Alan McGee and Youth; Festival Republic relaunches ReBalance; UK Country Radio Chart launches; new music from Lauren Mayberry, Girl In Red, Twin Atlantic and Yaya Bey.…
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Advertising regulator changes its mind about FKA Twigs ad for Calvin Klein
When the UK advertising regulator said a Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA Twigs was “likely to cause serious offence”, the musician hit back on social media. Now the Advertising Standards Authority has changed its mind, though still says that the ad shouldn’t have been displayed in the street…
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US Copyright Office sets out why AI-generated works should not enjoy copyright protection
The US Copyright Office is of the opinion that AI-generated works do not enjoy copyright protection, but the developer of an image-generating AI disagrees. His dispute with the Copyright Office is now with the appeal courts in Washington DC.…
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Cox again challenges the copyright claims of the major record companies, which in turn try to retain their billion dollar pay day
Both Cox Communications and the major record companies have made filings with the Fourth Circuit Appeals Court in their ongoing copyright legal battle. The ISP again argues it isn’t liable for copyright infringement. The majors are trying to retain their billion dollars in damages.…
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Boom Radio urges listeners to formally oppose planned Radio 2 spin off
Last month the BBC announced plans to launch four new radio stations, including a Radio 2 spin off playing music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Boom Radio - which also plays music from that era - has asked its listeners to write to BBC bosses opposing the plans.…
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US publisher group doesn't plan to renew its TikTok licensing deal
TikTok may have to remove more songs from its platform in May because the US National Music Publishers Association has said it does not intend to renew its licensing agreement with the social media platform. That agreement is utilised by various independent music publishers that are NMPA members…
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US Congress members propose new performer remuneration system funded by a streaming levy
New proposals in US Congress would introduce a performer equitable remuneration system on streaming paid for by a new levy applied to subscription fees. Monies generated by the levy would flow directly to performers via a new fund…
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New US-wide TikTok ban proposed in Congress
More US politicians are trying to get TikTok banned in the country over data security concerns caused by the app being owned by China-based Bytedance. A new bill proposed in Congress orders ByteDance to sell the app or face a US-wide ban…
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Tidal phases out HiFi Plus tier, makes higher quality audio part of its standard subscription product
Tidal will next month merge its HiFi and HiFi Plus subscription tiers, meaning higher quality and immersive audio will become available with a standard 10.99 subscription. Currently the higher quality audio is restricted to its 19.99 HiFi Plus package…
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Music publishers lawsuit against X cut back but allowed to proceed
A lawsuit filed by a group of music publishers against X will proceed, although with some claims removed. The social media firm wanted the case dismissed outright, but a judge says that allegations of contributory infringement stemming from the unlicensed music on its platform should go to trial…
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Manchester City Council has spent nearly £90,000 fighting Night & Day legal battle
A freedom of information request has revealed that Manchester City Council has now spent nearly £90,000 on its legal battle with the Night & Day venue over a noise abatement order. It blames the venue for taking the matter to court, a claim the Music Venue Trust rejects…