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Business News • 5 min read

Spotify's Joe Rogan controversy moves onto racist content, prompting new statements

Joe Rogan has apologised for using racist language on his podcast after India Arie raised concerns, while Spotify boss Daniel Ek has written to staff on the controversy.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Feb 2022

Business News • 4 min read

RIAA sends stern legal letter to controversial music NFTs site HitPiece

The RIAA has sent a cease-and-desist letter to HitPiece's lawyers and demanded details of its activities and revenues, after it sold NFTs linked to unlicensed artwork.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Feb 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Family of Drakeo The Ruler sue promoters of the festival where he was killed

The family of rapper Drakeo The Ruler has sued Live Nation and other promoters of the LA festival where he was fatally stabbed last year, alleging negligence.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Feb 2022

Business News • 1 min read

AMG/MaDigital joins IMPEL

Ivory Coast company AMG/MaDigital has joined the IMPEL network of independent music publishers, bringing its African repertoire into the digital licensing collective.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Feb 2022

Business News • 1 min read

UTA appoints new Director Of Artist Brand Strategy

Talent agency UTA has appointed Irene Agbontaen as Director of Artist Brand Strategy in London, to work with European artists on brand partnerships.…

Chris Cooke • 07 Feb 2022

Awards • 1 min read

Bauer announces BRITs radio coverage across Europe, acquires Portuguese media firm

Bauer Media will broadcast BRIT Awards coverage on thirteen radio stations across the UK and Europe, and has agreed to acquire Portugal's Media Capital Group.…

Andy Malt • 07 Feb 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Setlist: HitPiece NFTs spark a cease and desist frenzy

This week's Setlist podcast covers HitPiece's unlicensed NFTs of musicians and Lil Yachty's trademark lawsuit against NFT start-up Opulous.…

Andy Malt • 07 Feb 2022

Business News • 3 min read

CMU Digest 06.02.22: Spotify, Warner Music, HitPiece NFTs, Lil Yachty, Lady A

The CMU Digest covers the Spotify boycott over Joe Rogan's podcast, Warner's pre-2000 royalty pledge and the HitPiece NFT controversy.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Feb 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

BMG signs Rita Ora

BMG has signed Rita Ora to a deal covering her future recordings, under which she will own her masters.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Feb 2022

Business News • 1 min read

BRIT Trust appoints Mulika Sannie as Deputy Chair

The BRIT Trust has appointed Mulika Sannie, Google's legal counsel for music in EMEA, to the newly created role of Deputy Chair.…

Andy Malt • 04 Feb 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Obongjayar announces debut album, Some Nights I Dream Of Doors

Obongjayar has announced his debut album 'Some Nights I Dream Of Doors', out on 13 May, with new single 'Try' and spring UK tour dates.…

Andy Malt • 04 Feb 2022

And Finally • 1 min read

Absolute launches new station named after listener

Absolute Radio has launched Absolute Radio Natalie, a station playing singalong songs, created after listener Natalie Cole won a breakfast show competition.…

Andy Malt • 04 Feb 2022