First One Step Ahead report and webinar puts the spotlight on playlists
IMPALA and CMU Insights have published the first One Step Ahead report on playlists and curation, with a members' webinar later this week.…
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Artist manager David Swartz launches new company Singular Arts Group
Berlin-based manager David Swartz has launched Singular Arts Group with video director Matt Lambert, with a roster including Patrick Wolf, Mykki Blanco and FaltyDL.…
ISM report says COVID has further cut music education and participation in UK schools
A report from the Incorporated Society Of Musicians finds COVID has reduced music teaching and extra-curricular activity in UK schools, widening inequalities.…
One Liners: Yaeji, Capitol, Lethal Bizzle, more
Sony Music acquires Human Re Sources, TaP Music signs Yaeji, Capitol Records UK promotes Tom Paul, and several acts release new music.…
Christmas songs dominate this week's singles chart, with Mariah Carey on course for number one
Festive tracks dominate the early UK singles chart data, with Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' on course for number one ahead of Wham's 'Last Christmas'.…
Setlist: Can the Grammy Awards ever escape controversy?
This week's Setlist podcast discusses accusations of corruption against the Grammys from The Weeknd and Halsey, and a $3 million lawsuit against Chance The Rapper by his former manager.…
Chance The Rapper sued for $3 million in commission by former manager
Former manager Pat Corcoran is suing Chance The Rapper for $3 million in unpaid commissions, alleging he was fired after the rapper ignored his advice.…
Judge declines to make Fyre Festival ticket-holder case a class action
A judge has declined to grant class action status or a default judgement to Fyre Festival ticket-holder Daniel Jung's lawsuit against the festival and Billy McFarland.…
Universal Music launches Mercury Studios
Universal Music has launched Mercury Studios, a music-centric film, TV and podcast division headed by Alice Webb, building on its Eagle Rock unit.…
Foals' Edwin Congreave argues that many musicians should "just stop touring" to save the environment
Foals keyboard player Edwin Congreave argues on a BBC podcast that many musicians should stop touring for environmental reasons, while acknowledging the difficulties.…
Saweetie single withdrawn after she complains her label put out the wrong version too early
Saweetie's collaboration 'Best Friends' with Doja Cat was briefly released before being withdrawn after she complained that Warner Records put out the wrong version early.…
Ellie Goulding weighs in on music awards
Ellie Goulding has questioned the criteria and transparency behind music award nominations, in a blog post written on behalf of artists.…