BandLab relaunches MusicTech
BandLab Technologies has relaunched MusicTech as an online-only site after ending its print edition, with a wider focus on novice musicians and fans.…
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RAJAR announces first radio listening figures since suspending data collection in 2020
RAJAR has published its first UK radio listening figures since data collection was suspended, introducing a new app-based measurement method called Media Cell.…
One Liners: Spotify, Emeli Sandé, Benee, more
Roundup of the latest digital, management, funding and release news, including Spotify's quarterly results and new singles from Emeli Sandé, Benee and Metronomy.…
COVID caused 775 million euro drop in song royalty collections in 2020, CISAC confirms
CISAC figures show global song royalty collections fell 10.7% in 2020 due to COVID, a drop of 775 million euros, with live and public performance hit hardest.…
Dr Luke claims Kesha's rape allegations cost him $46 million
Dr Luke will claim that Kesha's rape allegations cost him $46 million in lost production income, according to court documents unsealed in his defamation case.…
Dave Grohl comments on Nirvana baby lawsuit: "He's got a Nevermind tattoo. I don't"
Dave Grohl has commented on the lawsuit brought by Spencer Elden over the 'Nevermind' cover, saying he disagrees with the claim that the image constitutes child pornography.…
Primary Wave acquires Luther Vandross rights
Primary Wave Music has bought a stake in Luther Vandross's publishing, recording revenues and name and likeness rights, reportedly for $40 million.…
One Liners: Riton & Raye, Kasabian, The War On Drugs, more
Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing and Warner Chappell France have announced signings and appointments, while Riton and Raye, Kasabian and The War On Drugs release new music.…
Kanye West's Yeezy company sued over slow delivery times
Californian district attorneys have sued Yeezy Apparel over slow shipping, alleging it breached state rules requiring online orders to be dispatched within 30 days.…
Epic hits back at Apple's attempt to postpone App Store rule change regarding alternative payment sign-posting
Epic Games has opposed Apple's request to pause an injunction requiring apps to sign-post alternative payment options, arguing the appeal could take years.…
Leaked government report warns that COVID passports could drive up infections
A leaked government impact study warns that COVID-19 vaccine passports for English venues could push people towards unstructured pubs and bars, potentially increasing infections.…
RIAA says latest legal filing by stream-ripper Yout "fails to fix a fundamental deficiency in its pleading"
The RIAA says Yout's revised lawsuit still fails to explain how its service works, arguing it does not meet legal requirements and should be dismissed with prejudice.…