Goldie's Subjective sign to Three Six Zero
Goldie and James Davidson's duo Subjective have signed to Three Six Zero Recordings to release their second album later this year.…
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Natasha Baldwin to oversee Universal Music Publishing's new Classics & Screen division
Universal Music Publishing has launched UMPG Classics & Screen, overseen by Natasha Baldwin as EVP, combining its classical and screen composer businesses.…
Steve Carless joins Warner Records US
Warner Records appoints Steve Carless as President of A&R, starting on 1 December, with a focus on rising Black creators.…
MU and #brokenrecord welcome government's economics of streaming response, but want more commitment on copyright reforms
The Musicians' Union and #brokenrecord welcome the government's response to the streaming inquiry but want firmer commitments to copyright reform, including equitable remuneration for streams.…
Billy Corgan renews Warner Chappell deal
Warner Chappell has renewed its worldwide publishing administration deal with Billy Corgan, covering his full catalogue and future material including a new Smashing Pumpkins concept album.…
Merck Mercuriadis responds to NMPA chief and UK government on impact of majors on song royalties
Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis responds to NMPA chief David Israelite's defence of major publishers, arguing that label parents inhibit songwriters' share of streaming income.…
Polish collecting society to allow music publishers to become members
Polish collecting society ZAiKS will allow music publishers to become members, giving them board seats after 20 years of campaigning.…
One Liners: Climate Music Blowout, Elton John & Charlie Puth, Tom Morello & Bring Me The Horizon, more
Wise Music acquires the Emily Music catalogue, Kobalt signs Issac Brock, IMPALA elects its board, and a Climate Music Blowout conference is announced for October.…
Responses to the UK government's response to Parliament's Economics Of Streaming Report
Julian Knight, The Ivors Academy and the BPI respond to the government's response to the streaming report, each welcoming aspects while disagreeing on regulation.…
US National Music Publishers' Association announces agreement with Twitch
The NMPA and Twitch announce an agreement to work together on new opportunities for songwriters, including an opt-in process for publishers to report music uses.…
Björn Ulvaeus launches Credits Due campaign to get song data attached to recordings at creation
Björn Ulvaeus has launched the Credits Due campaign, with The Ivors Academy, calling for songwriter and song identifiers to be attached to recordings at creation.…
UK government's COVID cancellation insurance scheme launches
The UK government's state-backed COVID cancellation insurance scheme for live events has launched after a brief delay during negotiations with insurers.…