BBC adds local content section to Sounds app
The BBC is adding a section to its Sounds app highlighting local radio programmes and podcasts relevant to the listener’s area, starting with some users.…
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Atlantic's Damian Christian takes over as Chair of BRIT Committee
Atlantic Records UK's Damian Christian has become Chair of the BRIT Committee, succeeding Polydor's Tom March, with the 2023 ceremony moving to a Saturday night.…
Setlist: Venues and studios face closure as energy prices rocket
This week’s Setlist covers calls from UK music organisations for urgent energy support for venues and studios, and the administration of merch firm Awesome Merchandise.…
CMU Digest 04.09.22: Streaming rates, Australian industry review, energy prices, Awesome Merchandise, Triller
This week’s digest covers a US streaming royalty deal, an Australian sexual harassment report, energy price pressures on UK venues, and the administration of merch firm Awesome.…
Dua Lipa lawyer sets out arguments for dismissing Levitating song theft lawsuit
Dua Lipa's lawyer argues a second 'Levitating' song-theft lawsuit should be dismissed, saying the writers never heard the two earlier songs cited.…
Warner Chappell signs licensing deal with Kuaishou
Warner Chappell has signed a licensing deal with Chinese short video platform Kuaishou, bringing its songs catalogue to the app in priority markets including Latin America and Southeast Asia.…
The Beatles return to Bravado for more merch adventures
Universal's merchandise business Bravado will represent The Beatles in North America, returning the band's merch to the same group as its recordings.…
Rina Sawayama says This Hell “has the blessing of Abba”
Rina Sawayama says she changed a guitar riff in 'This Hell' after realising it resembled Abba's 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!', before Abba's Björn Andersson approved the song.…
Streaming services and music publishers reach deal on song royalty rates in the US
US streaming services and music publishers have agreed a royalty rate deal that avoids a contentious Copyright Royalty Board hearing for the 2023-2027 period.…
Australian music industry issues statement of apology and action following report on sexual harm, harassment and discrimination in the workplace
Music companies and organisations across Australia have signed an apology and action statement following a report finding high rates of sexual harassment and bullying in the sector.…
Casio study further demonstrates value of music therapy for people with dementia
A Casio-commissioned study with Music For Dementia and MHA finds light-up keyboards improved memory recall and social interaction among care home residents with dementia.…
One liners: Gorillaz, Distrokid, Editors, more
Round-up of deals, new tools and releases, including UTA signing AP Dhillon, DistroKid launching a Spotify Canvas tool, and new singles from Gorillaz and Editors.…