One Liners: Abba, Kobalt, RCA, more
A roundup of appointments, deals and releases, including Kobalt's hire of Cee Barrett, RCA's Carolyn Williams promotion and Abba joining TikTok.…
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Canadian ISP takes web-blocking debate to the country's Supreme Court
Canadian ISP TekSavvy has asked the Supreme Court to hear its challenge to a web-blocking injunction against GoldTV, arguing it lacks statutory basis and threatens free speech.…
Tomorrowland allies with Universal on new label
Tomorrowland has launched a record label in partnership with Universal Music, working with Virgin Records in Germany and Virgin Music globally, with Astralwerks helping in the US.…
New lawsuit over 'Nevermind' album cover poses plenty of interesting questions
Spencer Elden, the baby on Nirvana's Nevermind cover, has filed a lawsuit alleging the artwork constitutes commercial child pornography, raising questions about child privacy and US law.…
FUGA announces deal with German label ONE Sights Music
Downtown-owned distributor FUGA has signed a deal with German label ONE Sights Music, as part of its push into the German market.…
TuneCore appoints Andreea Gleeson as its CEO
Believe's DIY distributor TuneCore has promoted Andreea Gleeson to CEO, the first holder of that title since Scott Ackerman left last year.…
Night Time Industries Association continues to pile on pressure over COVID Passports
The Night Time Industries Association says 15,000 letters have been sent to MPs opposing government plans to require COVID passports at clubs from late September.…
Spotify rolls out new podcaster monetisation tools offering benefits many artists would like
Spotify has rolled out podcast monetisation tools in the US, including subscriptions and access to subscriber contact lists, a direct-to-fan connection artists lack.…
New podcast to investigate harassment and abuse in the Australian music industry
Schwartz Media is launching a five-part podcast, Everybody Knows, presented by Ruby Jones, investigating harassment, abuse and misogyny in the Australian music industry.…
AIM Awards presented
Arlo Parks and Enny were double winners at the AIM Independent Music Awards, with Parks taking Breakthrough Artist and Best Independent Album and Enny winning Best Independent Track.…
Sirius wins in the final chapter of Flo & Eddie's big battle for pre-1972 radio royalties
Sirius XM has won a final legal skirmish over pre-1972 recordings, avoiding a $5 million payout to a class of artists led by Flo & Eddie.…
Better Noise Music sues former Bad Wolves frontman
Better Noise Music has filed a lawsuit against former Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext, alleging copyright infringement, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.…