Bucks Music signs Erland Cooper
Independent publisher Bucks Music has signed multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper to a direct worldwide publishing deal, formalising a relationship that previously ran through the Full Time Hobby label.…
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MelodyVR and Napster to properly merge, combined company to rebrand under Napster name
MelodyVR and Napster will merge and rebrand under the Napster name later this month, with the combined business listed on London's AIM.…
Capital Xtra Reloaded in breach of broadcasting rules on offensive language
Ofcom has found Global's Capital Xtra Reloaded in breach of broadcasting rules after it aired a Luniz track containing a racially offensive word.…
One Liners: Balming Tiger, Lil Yachty, Tom Jones, more
Music industry deals, appointments, label and management initiatives and new releases, including Balming Tiger's signing to Columbia Records UK and Lil Yachty's new track.…
The Cribs turned down MySpace Records signing after Tom said he'd make everyone friends with them
The Cribs turned down a MySpace Records deal after MySpace co-founder Tom Anderson pitched automatically making every user friends with the band.…
Key post-Brexit touring issues highlighted ahead of Parliamentary debate
Ahead of a Parliamentary debate, the Musicians' Union and Incorporated Society of Musicians outline three key post-Brexit touring problems: permits, carnets and logistics.…
Labels v Charter dispute results in debate over whether P2P file-sharing is still an issue
Charter Communications argues P2P piracy is no longer a problem in its legal battle with the major labels, while the labels insist it still is.…
UK labels seek web-blocks against stream-ripping services
UK record labels have sought web-block injunctions against stream-ripping sites FLVTO.biz and 2conv.com, with the ISPs said not to oppose the blocks in principle.…
Hipgnosis raises another $100 million
The Hipgnosis Songs Fund has raised over $100 million more to acquire music catalogues, with founder Merck Mercuriadis citing strong 2020 results.…
BMG announces US management streamlining
BMG has restructured its US management, promoting Thomas Scherer to President of Repertoire & Marketing and John Loba to President of Recorded Music in Nashville.…
Music Venue Trust calls for action on venue ownership, as Doncaster's Woolpack Live is sold
The Music Venue Trust is calling for a public debate on venue ownership after Doncaster's Woolpack Live announced its closure following the sale of its building.…
Indie labels in the spotlight as Parliament's economics of streaming inquiry continues
Indie label representatives gave evidence to MPs in the streaming inquiry, largely agreeing with the majors on user-centric royalties and stream definitions but disagreeing on contracts.…