🎧 Approved: Model/Actriz
New York provocateurs Model/Actriz are like gothy post-punk dragged across a sweat-slicked dance floor. Their new single ‘Diva’ is an unsettling, seductive descent into desire and detachment…
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EU AI Act can only provide a “temporary fix” to the “darker aspect” of AI’s “profound disruption” to creative industries says open letter
Conservative leader calls for Kneecap to be prosecuted over “kill your local MP” statement, as potential US visa issues mount for the group
Kneecap are facing mounting criticism over past comments in support of Hamas and declaring that “the only good Tory is a dead Tory”. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch wants the rap group prosecuted, while speculation increases that Donald Trump’s government could block them from touring in the US…
Major labels want to formally intervene in legal case to oppose Canadian streaming levy
The major record companies want to intervene in the legal case challenging the proposed streaming levy in Canada. The major labels, unlike the indies, oppose the levy, and say they are “uniquely positioned” to provide insight as the digital platforms fight the levy proposals through the courts…
CMU Selects - the last fortnight’s standout releases
From WARGASM’s hostile hyperactivity to Chaos In The CBD’s smooth dive into G-fun, here’s what stood out among the last fortnight’s latest releases.…
EU competition regulator to investigate Universal’s Downtown deal
The EU’s competition regulator has announced it will investigate Universal Music’s deal to buy Downtown Music which, it says, “threatens to significantly affect competition” in the EU music market. The news has been welcomed by the indie music sector which has urged the regulator to block the deal…
Ticket scammers have made more than £2 million from Oasis fans according to Lloyds
Oasis fans have been scammed out of more than £2 million by fraudsters on social media who claim to have tickets for the band’s reunion tour. That’s according to Lloyds Bank which urges music fans to be wary of ticket fraud and social media platforms to take stronger action against the scammers…
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Nicole Otero
As part of our Horizon Future Leaders series of interviews, we are connecting with the music industry’s next generation of leaders to gather candid advice and insights into their career journeys. This week, we spoke to Nicole Otero, International Marketing Manager at Secretly Group.…
Chris Bryant tells MPs he’s “determined” to make AI and copyright compromise work
Copyright and AI was discussed in Parliament again yesterday, with MPs saying that the UK government’s plan to introduce a new AI copyright exception, but with an opt-out for rightsholders, is unworkable. However, optimistic culture minister Chris Bryant said he’s determined to make it work…
Cookie seller sued by Warner over music in TikTok videos
Savvy social media marketing has frequently been credited for cookie seller Crumbl’s rapid growth in recent years. But that marketing involved “blatant” and “repeated” copyright infringement according to a lawsuit from Warner Music, which says Crumbl used its music in TikTok posts without permission…
🎧 Approved: BXKS
BXKS has built her name on precision, both in flow and vision. Her new track ‘Flashing Lights’ floats on a stripped-back, strings-led instrumental. There’s still the bouncy, deft ease to her delivery, but here it's in service of something softer, more considered…
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