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Artist News • 1 min read

Universal Music Vietnam partners with MCN Metub on new label, monoX

Universal Music Vietnam and multi-channel network Metub have launched monoX, a new label to break Vietnamese artists globally, with Wren Evans, Evy and Daisy as first signings.…

Andy Malt • 29 Jul 2022

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Jack Saunders to replace Scott Mills on Radio 1's Official Chart Show

Jack Saunders will host BBC Radio 1's Official Chart Show on Fridays from 9 September, replacing Scott Mills, who is leaving for Radio 2.…

Andy Malt • 29 Jul 2022

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Credible Media acquires MMH Radio

Oldham-based Credible Media has acquired online metal station MMH Radio, planning to roll it out across the North West including on DAB.…

Andy Malt • 29 Jul 2022

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Rosalía, TikTok, Bastille, more

Roundup of industry news including TikTok's SoundOn pre-release feature and new releases from Rosalía, Bastille, Rina Sawayama, Tove Lo and Lamb Of God.…

Andy Malt • 29 Jul 2022

Business News • 3 min read

US Congress members propose new law to stop rap lyrics being used in criminal cases

Two US Congress members have proposed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act, which would limit the use of artists' creative work as evidence in criminal cases.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Jul 2022

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Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean sued for alleged song-theft

Detroit rappers Duawn Payne and Harrell James have sued Megan Thee Stallion and Big Sean, alleging their 2020 track Go Crazy copies their 2012 song Krazy.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Jul 2022

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Stromae's Mosaert company allies with Warner Chappell

Belgian artist Stromae has signed a deal with Warner Chappell, which will provide publishing administration for Mosaert, the company that manages his projects.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Jul 2022

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Exceleration Music acquires Heroic Music Group catalogue

Independent investment firm Exceleration Music has acquired the catalogue of Dutch indie Heroic Music Group, its first European deal, from founders who are pursuing new ventures.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Jul 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Charli XCX, Bush, Converge, more

This week's round-up covers PPL's Kate Reilly promotion, new releases from Charli XCX, Bush, Sampa The Great and Off!, and Converge's UK dates.…

Andy Malt • 28 Jul 2022

And Finally • 1 min read

Spotify kills the Car Thing

Spotify has stopped manufacturing its Car Thing in-car streaming device, citing factors including that many newer cars already offer built-in streaming, and will continue supporting existing units.…

Andy Malt • 28 Jul 2022

Business News • 8 min read

Mixed response from music industry to CMA’s decision on streaming investigation

The CMA has decided not to launch a full investigation into music streaming, a decision welcomed by labels and streaming services but criticised by artist and songwriter groups.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Jul 2022

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Ex-R Kelly manager pleads guilty to intimidating victim of singer

Donnell Russell, former manager of R Kelly, has pleaded guilty to stalking after a campaign of threats and intimidation against one of Kelly's accusers and her mother.…

Andy Malt • 27 Jul 2022