Warner Music signs distribution deal with Sky Digital India
Warner Music has signed a deal to distribute recordings managed by Punjabi music group Sky Digital India, within India and internationally via ADA.…
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Spotify's podcasts gamble not paying off, says Citi
Citi analysts say Spotify's big podcast push has not yet boosted app downloads or premium subscriptions, and advised investors to sell the stock, which fell over 6% last week.…
Mojo covermount CDs stranded in Europe due to Brexit
This month's Mojo magazine has been delayed because its covermount CDs, produced in the EU, are stuck in mainland Europe under new post-Brexit trade rules.…
Calls for clarity and resolution over post-Brexit touring bureaucracy continue as UK government concedes the EU did offer a solution
The UK government has admitted the EU proposed visa-free touring for musicians during Brexit talks, intensifying calls for clarity and renewed negotiations.…
Epic brings its Apple beef to London
Epic Games is taking its legal fight with Apple over App Store payment rules to a UK court, after Apple removed Fortnite from its App Store for an alternative payment option.…
BMG acquires Mick Fleetwood's recording rights
BMG has acquired Mick Fleetwood's royalty interest in over 300 recordings, including most of the Fleetwood Mac catalogue.…
UK Prime Minister commits to meeting to discuss the post-Brexit visa problem for touring musicians
Boris Johnson has committed to a meeting with MPs on post-Brexit visa problems for touring musicians, as the UK and EU trade blame over the lack of visa-free touring provisions.…
Manchester promoters launch new company, Luminescent
Manchester promoters Ben Taylor and Ade Dovey have joined forces to launch live music company Luminescent.…
Jamie Cullum signs to Sony/ATV
Jamie Cullum has signed a global publishing deal with Sony/ATV, returning to the company that absorbed EMI Music Publishing, where he first signed in 2003.…
Liam Payne presents new football podcast
Liam Payne is hosting the FIFA PlayOn Podcast, produced by Universal Music Group For Brands as part of FIFA's new FIFA Sound initiative.…
Radio 3 launches mood-based shows with Jorja Smith and Celeste
BBC Radio 3 has recruited Jorja Smith and Celeste to host weekly mood-based shows, 'Tearjerker' and 'Downtime Symphony', featuring eclectic genres.…
Skunk Anansie's Skin named Chancellor of Leeds Arts University
Skunk Anansie vocalist Skin has been named the first Chancellor of Leeds Arts University, a ceremonial and ambassadorial role.…