DistroKid announces partnership with Twitch
DIY distributor DistroKid has expanded its partnership with Twitch, giving qualifying members access to the Twitch Affiliate Program.…
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Bauer Media buys Irish radio firm Communicorp
Bauer Media is buying the Communicorp Group, Ireland's largest commercial radio firm, including Today FM and Newstalk, subject to regulatory approval.…
One Liners: Post Malone, Atlantic Screen Music, St Vincent, more
Roundup including Atlantic Screen Music's new sync director, Post Malone's Hootie cover and new releases from St Vincent, Laura Mvula and Wolf Alice.…
Bruce Springsteen's Jeep ad reinstated after drink driving charges dropped
Jeep has restored its Bruce Springsteen advert to YouTube after drink driving charges against the musician were dropped, though he pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in a prohibited area.…
Spotify, Apple and Amazon face MPs in Parliament's ongoing inquiry into streaming
Spotify, Apple and Amazon gave evidence to MPs in Parliament's streaming inquiry, with the session largely revisiting how streams should be defined and how royalties are shared.…
Taylor Swift countersues theme park that accused her of trademark infringement
Taylor Swift has countersued Evermore Park, alleging it has performed three of her songs without a licence since 2018 and ignored repeated licensing requests from BMI.…
Chance The Rapper hits back at ex-manager's lawsuit, accuses Patrick Corcoran of "shocking violations" of trust
Chance The Rapper has countersued former manager Patrick Corcoran, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty including diverting opportunities to his own companies.…
YouTube says rights management firm that sued over Content ID access doesn't really exist
YouTube argues in new filings that Pirate Monitor, which is suing over Content ID access alongside Maria Schneider, is a front for film director Gábor Csupó.…
Disappointment at lack of clarity in Scotland's plan for lifting lockdown
The Night Time Industries Association has criticised Nicola Sturgeon's vague lockdown plan for Scotland, which offers no firm dates for night-time businesses to reopen.…
Moving The Needle aims to support women to rise up to senior roles in the music industry
Moving The Needle is a new educational support group launched to help women in entry-level music industry roles progress to senior positions, with mentoring and education.…
Music industry cautiously welcomes plan for lifting England's COVID lockdown, but says more financial support required
Live music and night-time industries have cautiously welcomed the roadmap for easing England's lockdown but say clearer dates and further financial support are needed.…
TuneIn's music licensing battle with the record industry reaches the court of appeal
TuneIn has argued at the UK Court of Appeal that it is a search engine rather than a broadcaster, in its appeal against the majors' copyright claim over radio streams.…