LIVE launches manifesto ahead of Autumn Budget
UK live music trade body LIVE has launched a manifesto, calling on the government to better support the sector in the run up to the autumn budget and looming general election…
Guns N Roses sued by photographer in copyright dispute
A photographer has sued Guns N Roses and their management team over allegations they have infringed the copyright in her images - she also accuses manager Fernando Lebeis of sexual harassment…
Live Nation investor sues over allegations of anti-competitive conduct
A Live Nation investor has sued senior executives at the live giant alleging that they failed to disclose anti-competitive conduct, media coverage of which has negatively impacted on the company’s reputation and share price…
Edith Piaf to narrate her own life story through AI
Warner Music and the Edith Piaf estate have announced plans for an animated biopic that will use AI to allow the late singer to narrate her own life story…
Railway cat makes bid for Christmas number one
A cat who became famous for its visits to a local railway station is making a bid for Christmas number one with a song called ‘Meow’…
Warner Music confirms it is participating in Deezer’s “artist-centric” pilot
Warner Music has confirmed it is “delighted” to be participating in the pilot of Deezer’s artist-centric model, which changes the way the streaming service allocates revenue to tracks each month…
HYBE launches Latin American division through acquisition on Exile Content
K-pop powerhouse HYBE has expanded into the Latin American music market via the acquisition of Exile Content’s music division…
Sleaford Mods address Palestinian flag gig controversy
Sleaford Mods have addressed controversy around a video showing frontman Jason Williamson walking off stage at a show in Madrid after a Palestinian flag was thrown at his feet…
One Liners: James Blake, JYP Entertainment, 070 Shake + more
JYP Entertainment partners with Live Nation; Concord signs Matt Bonleewe; James Blake partners with Endel on second ambient album; new music from 070 Shake and Atreyu; tour news from Tool and Camera Obscura…
Universal’s plans to cut carbon emissions certified by Science Based Targets initiative
Universal Music has had its plans to reduce carbon emissions over the next decade certified by the Science Based Targets initiative. The major says that this is a first for a standalone music company…
Warner Records partners with Underscore Works on new label
Warner Records has partnered with artist management firm Underscore Works to launch a new record label, Underscore Works Recordings. Its first two signings are country artists Dipper and Wesko…
Approved: Not Me But Us
Bruno Bavota and Fabrizio Somma have teamed up for new project Not Me But Us, blending ambient music and post-rock on their debut single ‘Nocturnal Emissions’…
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