Spotify's AI DJ arrives in the UK
Spotify has rolled out its AI DJ feature in beta to premium users in the UK and Ireland, using an AI voice modelled on its Head of Cultural Partnerships.…
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Copyright Alliance formally backs the record industry in ongoing legal battle with stream-ripper Yout
The US Copyright Alliance has filed an amicus brief supporting the RIAA in its legal battle with stream-ripping service Yout over YouTube circumvention.…
BRIT Trust announces new music charity grants
The BRIT Trust has awarded grants to four organisations running music programmes for people with learning disabilities, prisoners, addiction recovery and grassroots venues.…
Vice Media seeks bankruptcy protection as part of sale to money lenders
Vice Media has filed for US bankruptcy protection as part of a proposed sale to lenders including Fortress and Soros Fund Management, which remains open to higher bids.…
Tim Westwood investigators have received a "significant amount" of new information
Investigators reviewing the BBC's handling of allegations against Tim Westwood say they have received significant new information before their phoneline closes.…
Bauer Media revamps its weekly chart show
Bauer Media has appointed Sam Thompson as host of its weekly Hits Radio chart show, replacing Sarah-Jane Crawford.…
More than 10,000 letters of support for Brixton Academy sent to Lambeth Council
More than 10,000 letters supporting the Brixton Academy have been sent to Lambeth Council as it considers a police request to revoke operator Academy Music Group's licence.…
US judge declines to reverse $47 million copyright judgement against ISP Grande Communications
A US judge has upheld a jury's $46.8 million copyright damages ruling against Grande Communications, rejecting its bid to overturn the verdict.…
Judge provides preliminary approval of settlement in the MoFi misleading marketing case
A US judge has preliminarily approved a $25 million settlement in a class action over Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's misleading marketing of its high-quality recordings.…
TikTok launches #NewMusic Hub
TikTok has launched a #NewMusic Hub within its app to showcase new releases, with partnerships involving the Jonas Brothers, Miguel and Niall Horan.…
PRS Foundation unveils report on the impact of its Momentum Music Fund
The PRS Foundation has published a report marking ten years of its Momentum Music Fund, which has awarded £5.2 million to 526 artists across the UK.…
CMU Digest 14.05.23: Ticket touts, Ed Sheeran, Warner Music, SoundCloud, Yout
CMU's weekly digest covers the UK government's decision on ticket touting, Ed Sheeran's comments after his song-theft win and Warner Music's streaming pricing views.…