NME launches new weekly feature The Cover to champion new talent
NME has launched The Cover, a weekly feature spotlighting an emerging artist each Monday, with D4vd as the first featured act.…
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IMPALA presents Changemaker Award to Women In CTRL
Pan-European indie trade group IMPALA has given its second Changemaker Award to Women In CTRL, founded by Nadia Khan to empower women in the music industry.…
US Solicitor General urges Supreme Court to decline Genius v Google case
The US Solicitor General has urged the Supreme Court not to review Genius's lawsuit against Google over lyrics scraping, despite disagreeing with the appeal court's reasoning.…
EmuBands announces Dolby integration
DIY distributor EmuBands has integrated Dolby's mastering APIs to offer users an instant, professional-grade mastering tool.…
Fix The Tix Coalition opposes BOSS ACT because of pro-touting provisions
The Fix The Tix Coalition opposes Bill Pascrell Jr's BOSS ACT because it includes provisions that would benefit ticket touts, despite some supported measures.…
Setlist: How a 1980s Prince photo impacts on AI
CMU's Setlist podcast discusses the US Supreme Court ruling in the Warhol and Prince photo copyright case and Universal's deal with AI music company Endel.…
CMU Digest 28.05.23: Sony Music, BOSS ACT, TikTok, YouTube, Ireland's drug harm-reduction scheme for festivals
Sony's Rob Stringer raises concerns about streaming and fraud, Bill Pascrell Jr reintroduces ticketing rules, and TikTok challenges Montana's ban.…
More ticketing regulations proposed in Congress as Bill Pascrell updates his BOSS ACT
Bill Pascrell Jr and Frank Pallone Jr have introduced updated ticketing regulations in the House, renaming the BOSS ACT the BOSS and SWIFT ACT.…
Reservoir acquires song rights of Miami Sound Machine's Enrique Garcia
Reservoir Media has acquired the full songwriting catalogue of Enrique 'Kiki' Garcia, who wrote hits for Miami Sound Machine including 'Conga'.…
CISAC provides updates on ISWC developments in its annual report
CISAC's annual report updates on ISWC song identifier developments and its work to stabilise the Greek collective licensing market through AUTODIA.…
BBC announces second Open Music programme for new radio talent
The BBC has opened applications for the second Open Music scheme, offering 30 trainees hands-on experience in classical music radio and digital production.…
Sam Smith cancels shows due to vocal injury
Sam Smith has cancelled UK shows after a vocal cord injury forced them to leave the Manchester stage, with doctors advising complete rest.…