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Spencer Elden appeals ruling in Nevermind artwork case

Spencer Elden is appealing the dismissal of his lawsuit against Nirvana and others over the ‘Nevermind’ cover, arguing ongoing distribution of the image falls within the statute of limitations.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Sep 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Fabric launches new record label

London nightclub Fabric has launched record label Fabric Originals, with a first split twelve-inch from Eris Drew and Octo Octa.…

Andy Malt • 07 Sep 2022

Artist News

CMU:DIY: Artist:Entrepreneur Day returns to Manchester

The Featured Artists Coalition and CMU:DIY return to Manchester on 15 October with a day of talks for early-career artists building their own businesses.…

CMU Editorial • 07 Sep 2022

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One Liners: Blackpink, MMF, Brian Johnson, more

A roundup of events, appointments, releases and tour news, including Michelle Donelan’s appointment as Culture Secretary and new releases from Pixies, Biig Piig and The Big Moon.…

Andy Malt • 07 Sep 2022

Business News • 4 min read

UK music industry urges new Prime Minister Liz Truss to urgently address the energy price crisis

Music industry organisations have urged new Prime Minister Liz Truss to act urgently on energy costs and the cost of living, warning of closures among venues, clubs and studios.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Sep 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Apple settles with the Harold Arlen estate in dispute over unlicensed downloads

Apple has settled its dispute with the estates of Harold Arlen, Ray Henderson and Harry Warren over unlicensed recordings sold on iTunes in the US.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Sep 2022

Business News • 3 min read

ECSA says new GEMA study puts spotlight back on digital pie debate

The European Composer & Songwriter Alliance welcomes a GEMA-commissioned study showing German music creators receive around 22% of streaming revenues.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Sep 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

BBC 1Xtra Live is cancelled

BBC Radio 1Xtra has cancelled this year's 1Xtra Live event at Wembley Arena, citing artist schedule changes and rising costs.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Sep 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One liners: Giggs, Southbank Centre, Loyle Carner, more

Round-up including Dice's ticketing deal with Manchester's New Century, Adem Holness joining the Southbank Centre, Blackstar's staff promotions, and new music from Giggs and Tove Styrke.…

Andy Malt • 06 Sep 2022

Artist News • 3 min read

1501 submits forthright response to Megan Thee Stallion's latest lawsuit

Label 1501 Certified Entertainment has formally rejected Megan Thee Stallion’s latest lawsuit, disputing whether her compilation counts toward her album obligations and claiming she owes it money.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Sep 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Google delists web-blocked stream-ripping sites in the UK

Google has voluntarily removed a number of web-blocked stream-ripping sites from its UK search results after a request from the BPI and PPL.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Sep 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Judge dismisses Nevermind baby artwork lawsuit for the final time

A US judge has dismissed Spencer Elden’s lawsuit against Nirvana over the ‘Nevermind’ cover for a final time, without the option to refile, ruling the statute of limitations applies.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Sep 2022