Young Thug sued over Atlanta show that was cancelled after his arrest
A Georgia concert promoter is suing Young Thug for $150,000 it paid toward a cancelled Atlanta show after the rapper's arrest and incarceration.…
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AIM boss to stand down at the end of this year
Paul Pacifico, chief of the Association Of Independent Music, will stand down at the end of this year after six years, while a replacement is recruited.…
National Album Day announces 2022 ambassadors
National Album Day announces its 2022 ambassadors, Franz Ferdinand, KSI, The Mysterines, Sam Ryder and The Staves, with this year's theme being debut albums, on 15 Oct.…
New Soil announces partnerships
Jazz-focused label New Soil has announced three partnerships, including co-releasing Tumi Mogorosi's album and launching a new label with Women In Jazz.…
HitPiece back from the dead
Music NFT platform HitPiece has relaunched after controversy earlier this year, when it sold tokens linked to artwork without permission, prompting an RIAA cease and desist letter.…
One Liners: Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Range Media Partners, more
A round-up of industry appointments at Range Media Partners, Beggars Group and Exceleration Music, plus new videos from Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo.…
UK night-time and hospitality sectors call for urgent action over surging energy costs
Five industry organisations have written to the UK government warning that soaring energy prices are an existential threat to night-time and hospitality businesses, calling for urgent support.…
Singer objects to Mariah Carey's Queen Of Christmas trademark bid
Christmas recording artist Elizabeth Chan is opposing Mariah Carey's company's US trademark application for 'Queen Of Christmas', arguing more than one artist can hold the title.…
AEG and Live Nation settle trademark dispute over New Year's event in Coachella
AEG and Live Nation have settled their trademark dispute over the Coachella Day One 22 New Year's event, with a notice of dismissal due after a mediated term sheet agreement.…
TaP Music signs Mabel
TaP Music has signed Mabel to its management roster, with Jules Baddeley and Robin Pasricha handling day-to-day management.…
Man dies after stage collapses as strong winds hit Spanish music festival
A 22-year-old man died and about 40 people were treated after a stage collapsed at the Medusa festival near Valencia, which was then cancelled.…
Setlist: Taylor Swift says she didn’t rip off players or haters
This week's Setlist podcast covers Taylor Swift's court statement denying she copied 'Playas Gon Play' and new UK stats comparing recorded music and live music spending.…