Beatport unveils new logo and iOS app
Beatport has launched an iOS app for its Link service and unveiled a new logo, its first rebrand since 2012, aimed at DJs integrating its library into their workflow.…
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One Liners: Megan Thee Stallion & Marshmello, Manic Street Preachers, Brian Eno, more
A round-up of news including Manic Street Preachers postponing NHS shows, Universal Music signing Sam Williams, Mariah Carey leaving Roc Nation, and new releases from Coldplay and Ava Max.…
Ellie Goulding becomes co-owner of hard seltzer company Served
Ellie Goulding has acquired a significant stake in British hard seltzer company Served, which uses wonky fruit and promotes its health and environmental credentials.…
Asking Alexandria sign to Better Noise Music
British rock band Asking Alexandria have signed a new record deal with Better Noise Music ahead of a new album later this year, aiming to grow their global audience.…
AWAL signs Tora-i
AWAL has signed rising R&B artist Tora-i to a label services deal covering marketing, A&R, sync licensing and distribution.…
End Of The Road festival launches label, signs Modern Woman
The End Of The Road festival team has launched End Of The Road Records, with London band Modern Woman as its first signing and first release.…
Vinyl buyers are now younger and more diverse, record shop owners report ahead of Record Store Day
A Record Store Day survey of more than 140 independent shops finds two thirds have seen a rise in young vinyl buyers, with more women also buying music from them.…
Apple adds group music listening in FaceTime update
Apple's latest iOS update adds SharePlay, letting FaceTime callers sync video and music, including Apple Music, while FaceTime calls can now be joined from non-Apple devices.…
Snoop Dogg joins Def Jam as strategic consultant
Snoop Dogg has joined Def Jam as a senior strategic consultant focused on A&R and creative development across the label's roster.…
The Rolling Stones and Van Morrison among 76 new artists joining call for ER on streams
The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and 76 other artists have joined a call for performer equitable remuneration on streams, to be introduced via a change to UK copyright law.…
Culture Secretary mocked over "ambitious" visa-free touring agreement with Liechtenstein
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has been mocked by artists after touting visa-free touring deals with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, rather than the EU, where the main touring market lies.…
Music industry remains concerned about European Commission's late-in-the-day guidance on safe harbour reform
The music industry remains concerned that the European Commission's late guidance on article seventeen of the Copyright Directive may water down the reforms agreed by lawmakers.…