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’…
Kakao exec indicted following the big battle with HYBE for control of SM
The Chief Investment Officer of South Korean tech firm Kakao has been indicted over allegations he sought to artificially inflate the share price of K-pop company SM while battling with HYBE for control of that business…
Nepal introduces TikTok ban
A TikTok ban has gone into effect in Nepal with ministers saying that use of the video-sharing app is being outlawed in order to stop the distribution of content that is “detrimental to social harmony”…
Live and night-time sectors welcome new Arts Council funding for grassroots music community
The music industry has welcomed the launch of a new £5 million funding scheme from Arts Council England to support the grassroots music community…
beatBread now offer financing to songwriters secured on their publishing
Music funding platform beatBread last week announced that it is now offering finance to songwriters secured on their song rights, having previously focused on advancing cash to artists and labels secured on future recording revenues…
Drake sits for Astroworld deposition
Drake last week sat for a deposition with lawyers working on the Astroworld lawsuits - he had a guest spot as part of Travis Scott’s headline set at Astroworld 2021 during which ten people died and hundreds more were injured as a result of a crowd surge…
Media Bill introduced that will oblige smart speaker platforms to provide "unfettered access" to traditional radio
The UK government has introduced its Media Bill into Parliament - it seeks to update the regulation of public service broadcasting and commercial radio, and also ensure traditional radio stations are easily accessible via smart speaker platforms…
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