📑 CMU Digest: Apple spatial rules benefit majors; Copyright Office explores AI licensing
Hipgnosis slanging match continues; music publishers vs Anthropic; Notorious BIG publicity rights lawsuit…
Setlist Podcast: Apple Music’s “spatial audio bonus” favours major labels
Apple Music's spatial audio "bonus" is nothing of the sort for many independent labels and creators, grassroots venue closures in the UK, and more…
And Finally: Quick! It’s your last chance to get your hands (or, indeed, other parts of your anatomy) on some top notch Ghost merchandise
Back in 2013, Ghost put out a limited edition box set that included some truly unique merchandise, including a very personal accessory for committed superfans. Following a tenth anniversary last year, they’ve now made a third and “final” edition of that exclusive box set available - so move fast…
The year ahead: Matt Taylor, Executive Director of MPG
MPG Executive Director Matt Taylor looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our series of interviews with the music industry’s trade bodies. He discusses the organisation's work around AI and credits, as well as its advocacy for recording studios, which resulted in new support from Arts Council England…
Latest plea for government support as another festival cancels in 2024
Barn On The Farm has become the latest UK festival to cancel its 2024 edition due to increasing costs and the threat of financial losses. The Association Of Independent Festivals has once again reiterated its plea to government to reduce VAT on ticket sales to aid the sector’s post-COVID recovery…
⏩ One Liners: Justin Timberlake, Lil Nas X, live industry freelancers survey + more
LIVE freelancer survey; new WMG Brazil HQ; SoundCloud AI tools; Momentum Fund; Morrissey pulls shows; new music from Justin Timberlake, Lil Nas X, Yungblud x Lil Yachty, Ice Spice, Liam Gallagher x John Squire, Justice, Poppy x Bad Omens, Elbow, Frank Turner, Sunny Day Real Estate and Squid…
Precedent-setting Night & Day dispute back in court next week, with Manchester's music city credentials on the line
Supporters of the Night & Day venue in Manchester say they hope a court hearing next week will finally resolve a legal dispute with the city’s council over a noise abatement order, with the Music Venue Trust stating that the case is “precedent-setting”…
BMG's radical restructure continues with revamp of top team in North America
BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld, who took over in the top job last July, has announced details of his latest restructuring of the company, which sees a revamp at the top of its US business, with expanded roles for both Jon Loba and Thomas Scherer…
US Copyright Office to investigate how to license AI companies to generate revenue for music creators
While the debate continues over whether or not tech companies need permission to use copyright protected works when training generative AI models, the US Copyright Office is looking into possible AI licensing models, including a compulsory licence which the music industry would likely oppose…
BRIT Awards nominations finally balance gender, genre and independence
The 2024 BRIT Awards nominations are out and, after numerous attempts, organisers seem to have hit upon greater diversity and inclusion. For this year at least, the balance of genders, genres and independent artists is much improved, showing other ceremonies how things could be done differently…
Spotify uses EU Digital Market Act blog post to take potshots at Apple, announces superfan clubs
Spotify is fighting the good fight! Apple is a meanie! The DMA means we can spam everyone! In its latest blog post, Spotify heralds the DMA as a “huge opportunity” for Spotify. And maybe - just maybe - it offers “good things” for artists and labels too…
⏩ One Liners: Guns N Roses, Scott Weiland, O2 Arena + More
Scott Weiland, Giraffe, Spirit Music, Sleeping At Last and Dean Dillon deals; A2IM appointment; Charmfactory training and scholarship; UMG start up hub; O2 Arena private members club; new music from Guns N Roses, Bullion x Carly Rae Jepsen, Empress Of, Grandaddy, Phosphorescent and USA Nails…
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