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Björk joins Bandcamp for Juneteenth fundraiser, donating income to Black Lives Matter UK

Björk has put her catalogue on Bandcamp, with proceeds going to Black Lives Matter UK, as Bandcamp donates its Juneteenth income to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.…

Andy Malt • 19 Jun 2020

Business News • 2 min read

Sony Music joins major label rivals in launching fund to help tackle racism and prejudice

Sony Music has announced a $100 million fund to tackle racism and prejudice, matching commitments from Warner Music and Universal Music in the wake of Black Out Tuesday.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Jun 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

One Liners: Gorillaz, Machine Gun Kelly & Travis Barker, RZA, more

Roundup including Gorillaz's Be The Change initiative, Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker's cover of 'Killing In The Name' and new releases from RZA and others.…

Andy Malt • 08 Jun 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Setlist: Black Out Tuesday, Eight Mile Style

CMU's podcast reviews the music industry's Black Out Tuesday shutdown in support of Black Lives Matter, and the latest legal dispute between Spotify and Eminem's publisher Eight Mile Style.…

Andy Malt • 08 Jun 2020

Business News • 6 min read

Black Out Tuesday was just Act One, campaigners insist

Organisers of Black Out Tuesday say the music industry's 24-hour pause against racism must be followed by lasting accountability and action from major companies.…

Chris Cooke • 03 Jun 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Music community rallies around Black Out Tuesday initiative amid global Black Lives Matter protests

Music companies including divisions of all three majors have backed Black Out Tuesday, pausing operations for 24 hours in response to George Floyd's death and the protests that followed.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Jun 2020