One Liners: Måneskin, Nathan Evans, Crossfaith, more
Roundup of appointments, digital news and releases, including Warner Music hiring Andre Torres and new singles from Måneskin and Nathan Evans.…
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Pink named UK's most-played female artist of the 21st century
Pink has topped a new PPL airplay chart as the most-played female artist in the UK this century, ahead of Madonna, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Lady Gaga.…
Setlist: Tina Turner's big money brand and rights deal
CMU's Setlist podcast discusses Tina Turner's wide-ranging deal with BMG, in which she reportedly gave up her recordings, songs and brand for $50 million, and Friendly Fires' complaint.…
Demand for Help Musicians mental health support line doubles during COVID shutdown
Demand for the Music Minds Matter mental health support line run by Help Musicians has nearly doubled this year, as the COVID shutdown took a toll on musicians.…
South By Southwest sues its insurer over costs linked to 2020 cancellation class action
SXSW is suing its insurer Federal Insurance Co, arguing its policy covers the costs of fighting a class action over the cancelled 2020 festival.…
TikTok adds music agencies to its approved suppliers for brands
TikTok has added six music companies to its Marketing Partners network to help brands create sound-led campaigns on the platform.…
One Liners: Jesy Nelson, Five Seconds Of Summer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, more
Roundup including Five Seconds Of Summer's BMG deal, Kobalt and Ingrooves appointments, and new releases from Jesy Nelson, Justin Bieber and Robert Plant with Alison Krauss.…
Major labels seek $83 million in damages from Russian stream-ripper
The major labels have secured a default judgement against Russian stream-ripper operator Tofig Kurbanov and are seeking $83 million in damages and seizure of his domains.…
Chris Brown and Drake accused of song-theft on No Guidance
Braindon Cooper and Timothy Valentine claim Chris Brown and Drake's 2019 track 'No Guidance' copied their 2016 song 'I Love Your Dress', and have filed a lawsuit.…
BBC signs new licensing deal with PRS For Music
PRS For Music has signed a new five-year blanket music licence with the BBC, covering its TV, radio, iPlayer and Sounds services.…
Bucks signs Lenny Fontana
Bucks Music has signed house producer Lenny Fontana to a worldwide songwriting agreement.…
IMPALA and Julie's Bicycle to launch indie label carbon calculator
IMPALA and sustainability charity Julie's Bicycle are building a carbon calculator for independent labels to help them become carbon neutral.…