One Liners: The Shires, The Smile, James Bourne, more
Reservoir signs Oak Felder to a worldwide publishing deal, Help Musicians and YMU make new appointments, and several artists release new music.…
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Artists and labels hit out at unofficial NFTs site that allows people to "own a song"
Artists and labels criticise the HitPiece NFT website for selling tokens linked to songs without permission, and the site has since gone offline.…
Spotify science podcaster hits out at Spotify's response to Rogan backlash
Science Vs host Wendy Zukerman says Spotify's response to the Joe Rogan COVID misinformation backlash needs bolder commitments.…
Warner announces partnership with green NFT firm OneOf
Warner Music has partnered with NFT firm OneOf, which claims its blockchain platform is far more energy efficient than competitors, to explore music NFTs.…
FUGA announces deal with Mascot Label Group
Downtown's FUGA has signed a deal to provide distribution and marketing services for the Netherlands-based independent Mascot Label Group's full catalogue.…
Sony extends free counselling and well-being services to songwriters
Sony Music Publishing launches Songwriter Assistance, giving its songwriters and composers free confidential counselling and wellness resources.…
European management grouping appoints new Executive Directive, confirms German trade body as new member
The European Music Managers Alliance has appointed Petra Kauraisa as Executive Director and confirmed Germany's IMUC as a new member.…
Tom Gray becomes Chair of the Ivors Academy
Songwriter and Gomez musician Tom Gray has been elected Chair of the Ivors Academy, succeeding Crispin Hunt, who stood down last week.…
One Liners: Doja Cat, Def Leppard, George Ezra, more
Def Leppard expand their deal with Primary Wave Music, Black Country, New Road's Isaac Wood leaves the band, and Doja Cat cancels her BRIT Awards appearance due to COVID.…
Joe Rogan and Daniel Ek commit to beefed up and more transparent content polices in response to Neil Young boycott
Joe Rogan and Spotify boss Daniel Ek have both responded to the Neil Young boycott, with Ek pledging more transparent content policies and Rogan promising more balanced guests.…
Lil Yachty sues music NFT start-up Opulous for trademark infringement
Rapper Lil Yachty has sued Opulous, claiming it used his name and brand in launch communications without his agreement to work with the NFT music platform.…
Warner Chappell announces global deal with Jacques Brel publisher
Warner Chappell France has signed an administration agreement with Les Éditions Jacques Brel to represent Brel's catalogue worldwide, excluding Belgium.…