Indie recordings grew UK consumption share again in 2021
BPI's All About The Music report shows independent music reached 26.9% of UK consumption in 2021, up from 25.9% in 2020, with growth in albums and vinyl.…
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Universal announces deal to represent Elvis songs catalogue
Universal Music Publishing will represent the Elvis Presley songs catalogue under an extension of its partnership with Authentic Brands Group, replacing Kobalt as administrator.…
Universal launches Capitol label brand in Italy
Universal is rebranding its Polydor Records Italy label as Capitol Records Italy, with Daniele Menci heading the new label.…
BMG announces new Mexico office
BMG is opening a Mexico City office this year as a hub for Latin America, building on its São Paulo base and aiming to grow streaming and live royalty income.…
Spotify brings livestreaming into its main app
Spotify has moved its livestreaming feature, formerly Spotify Greenroom, into its main app as Spotify Live.…
Line-up announced for TikTok presented spotlight show at The Great Escape
TikTok will present a spotlight show at Brighton's Concorde 2 during The Great Escape, featuring ArrDee, Dréya Mac, Piri & Tommy, Cassyette and DJ Just Yaz.…
Post Malone's lawyer cites 'Malcolm X' copyright battle in bid to dismiss lawsuit over 'Circles' authorship
Post Malone's lawyers have argued that a co-writing claim over 'Circles' should be dismissed, citing a commonplace chord pattern and recent song-theft rulings.…
Warner Music partners with Jjust Music in India
Warner Music India and Jjust Music have formed a joint venture to develop Indian artists, with the first release featuring actor Tiger Shroff.…
IMPALA launches carbon calculator to help indie music companies become more environmentally sustainable
IMPALA and Julie's Bicycle have launched a carbon calculator for independent record companies, helping them measure and reduce their environmental impact.…
Universal launches another Mercury Records, this time as part of Republic
Universal has launched a new Mercury Records imprint within Republic Records in the US, led by A&Rs Tyler Arnold and Ben Adelson.…
Backstreet launches new hub in Berlin to help tackle Brexit merch challenges
Merch company Backstreet International has opened a Berlin hub to ease Brexit-related trade barriers, offering local production and faster delivery for artists touring Europe.…
Universal Music signs up to support Help Musicians mentoring programme
Universal Music is supporting Help Musicians' Co-Pilot mentoring network, with its staff mentoring freelance musicians over six months, after a 2020 trial with the Ivors Academy.…