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Business News • 2 min read

RIAA objects to sale of Ethereum domains including major label brands and executives

The RIAA has objected to OpenSea over the sale of Ethereum Name Service domains using major label brands and executives, and listings have since been removed.…

Chris Cooke • 15 Jul 2022

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First Artists launches mentoring programme focused on composing for film and TV

First Artists' UK wing has launched a mentoring programme with Youth Music to help young people aged 18 to 25 get into composing for film and TV.…

Chris Cooke • 15 Jul 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Calvin Harris, Marcus Mumford, Pink, more

Industry moves and new releases this week include SoundCloud hiring two executives, the Scottish Music Industry Association appointing a new CEO, and singles from several artists.…

Andy Malt • 15 Jul 2022

Business News • 3 min read

Tim Westwood accused of sexually abusing fourteen year old girl

The BBC and The Guardian have published new interviews in which women accuse Tim Westwood of misconduct, including one who says he had sex with her when she was fourteen.…

Chris Cooke • 14 Jul 2022

Business News • 3 min read

Hipgnosis announces new partnerships with SACEM and Peermusic

The Hipgnosis Songs Fund has agreed deals with SACEM to process digital royalties in the UK and EU, and with Peermusic as sub-publisher for most of the world outside the US.…

Chris Cooke • 14 Jul 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Yolanda Brown named new Chair of the BPI

Musician and broadcaster Yolanda Brown has been appointed Chair of the BPI, succeeding Ged Doherty.…

Andy Malt • 14 Jul 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Promotions galore a Global

UK radio group Global has announced a series of senior promotions reporting to Director Of Broadcasting And Content James Rea.…

Chris Cooke • 14 Jul 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Harry Styles, Flo Milli, Death Cab For Cutie, more

Roundup of industry news including Mojo's acquisition of Sharon Vaughn's song rights, appointments at Wasserman, Warner and Kartel, and new releases from Harry Styles and Death Cab For Cutie.…

Andy Malt • 14 Jul 2022

And Finally • 4 min read

Triller CEO calls on all Americans to delete rival app TikTok

Triller CEO Mahi de Silva has urged Americans to delete TikTok, arguing it is a national security risk, following reports about access to US user data and a call from an FCC commissioner to remove it from app stores.…

Andy Malt • 14 Jul 2022

Business News • 3 min read

Court says Bang's own TikTok videos infringed Universal's rights, but not its influencer content

A US judge has ruled that energy drink Bang is liable for copyright infringement over its own TikTok videos using Universal Music tracks, but not for unlicensed music in influencer posts.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Jul 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Irv Gotti's Murder Inc allies with Warner's 3EE on new releases

Irv Gotti's Murder Inc has signed a deal with Warner's 3EE division for distribution and marketing support on future releases.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Jul 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Three Six Zero acquires London's Sarm Studios

Management firm Three Six Zero has acquired Sarm Studios in West London, which will become a key UK base for the company and home to Three Six Zero Recordings.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Jul 2022