Business News - CMU | the music business explained (Page 183)

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UK competition regulator outlines scope of market study into music streaming

The CMA has formally launched its market study into music streaming, setting out wide-ranging questions on market power, deals and consumer data, with submissions due by 17 February.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Jan 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Glen Matlock signs to Universal

Glen Matlock has signed a new solo record deal with Universal Music Group, which will release a new album later this year and reissue his earlier solo works.…

Andy Malt • 27 Jan 2022

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Help Musicians announces new helpline to support people experiencing bullying and harassment

Help Musicians will launch a helpline in March to support musicians and industry workers experiencing bullying and harassment, run by an independent third-party provider.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Jan 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Spotify, Simon Fuller, 50 Cent, more

A round-up of Spotify's new artist advice site, a new group from Simon Fuller, label and collecting society appointments, and new releases from Tove Lo, FKA Twigs and others.…

Andy Malt • 27 Jan 2022

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Universal Music seeks preliminary injunction against Republic investments site in trademark battle

Universal Music has requested a preliminary injunction against investment platform Republic in their trademark dispute over the Republic name.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Jan 2022

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Elvis Costello signs publishing deal with BMG

Elvis Costello has signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG covering his full catalogue of nearly 600 songs, following the release of his album 'The Boy Named If'.…

Andy Malt • 26 Jan 2022

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Audio Content Fund to wind down after UK government's licence fee decision

The Audio Content Fund and Young Audiences Content Fund are winding down after the government decided not to top-slice the BBC licence fee to fund them.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Jan 2022

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Andy Ross dies

Former Food Records head Andy Ross has died aged 66, with Blur drummer Dave Rowntree paying tribute to him as a friend and mentor.…

Andy Malt • 26 Jan 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Cardi B, Franz Ferdinand, Blossoms, more

Round-up including Cardi B's additional damages award, BadBadNotGood's publishing renewal, appointments at Warner Music Canada and Utopia Music, and new releases.…

Andy Malt • 26 Jan 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Cardi B wins defamation case against YouTuber

A jury has found YouTuber Latasha Kebe liable for defaming Cardi B, after Kebe admitted she did not fact-check the allegations she published.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Jan 2022

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Irish appeals court considers the ongoing dispute between the country's label and performer collecting societies

An Irish appeals court has rejected PPI's appeal in its ongoing dispute with RAAP over whether royalties should be paid to US performers under the 'reciprocity' approach.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Jan 2022

Business News • 3 min read

Think tank hits out at proposed app store regulations supported by Spotify and Epic

The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation argues the proposed Open App Markets Act would damage the app economy, decrease choice and increase costs for consumers.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Jan 2022