Jhene Aiko signs to Warner Chappell
Warner Chappell has signed Jhené Aiko to a new publishing deal, eighteen months after the release of her third studio album 'Chilombo'.…
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IMPALA publishes its first diversity and inclusion report
IMPALA has published its first annual diversity and inclusion report, outlining initiatives over the past year, though adviser Keith Harris notes most measures have focused on gender.…
PETA urges Coldplay to make eco-tour vegan
Animal welfare charity PETA has urged Coldplay to serve only vegan food at venues on their 2022 world tour, citing the environmental impact of animal agriculture.…
DHL partners with Universal Music on virtual shows and digital collectibles
DHL Express has partnered with Universal Music on a US initiative featuring virtual shows and digital merchandise, starting with duo Emotional Oranges.…
Google cuts its commission for in-app subscription fees
Google will cut its Play Store commission on subscriptions to 15% from 1 Jan 2022, down from 30% in the first year, as it responds to app-store criticism.…
One Liners: BTS, CL, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, more
Roundup including BTS's move from Columbia to Geffen and Ingrooves, CL's new management deal, and a film about Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.…
NFT group bought Wu-Tang's single copy album for $4 million
NFT collective PleasrDAO has revealed it bought the single-copy Wu-Tang album for $4 million after the US government sold it following Martin Shkreli's conviction.…
Free, social and video platforms online account for 45% of music consumption, according to IFPI
IFPI's 'Engaging With Music' report finds free, social and video platforms account for 45% of music consumption, while premium streaming accounts for 23%.…
Sony deal terms likely to be made public as Kesha v Dr Luke defamation case heads to trial
A New York judge has ruled that most details of Sony Music's deals with Kesha and Dr Luke must be made public as their defamation case heads to trial.…
Toddla T signs to Warner Chappell
Producer and writer Toddla T has signed a new publishing deal with Warner Chappell, following work with artists including Anne-Marie and Headie One.…
Koko set to reopen in 2022 following £70 million revamp
The Camden venue Koko will reopen in spring 2022 after a £70 million revamp, with new spaces and a partnership with content company Sister.…
Spotify partners with Shopify
Spotify has partnered with Shopify to let artists sell merchandise through Spotify For Artists, with artists referred by Spotify getting a 90-day free Shopify trial.…