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US Trade Representative's annual piracy report shouldn't name and shame American tech companies, say American tech companies

The CCIA says the USTR's notorious markets report should not target US internet companies, arguing that goes beyond its trade remit.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Nov 2020

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Universal Music UK launches new label 0207 Def Jam

Universal Music UK has launched 0207 Def Jam, a frontline label and UK home of Def Jam Recordings, headed by twin brothers Alec and Alex Boateng.…

Andy Malt • 26 Nov 2020

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Deezer launches language tuition playlists

Deezer has launched playlists for learning English, French, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, working with language expert Susanna Zarysky.…

Andy Malt • 26 Nov 2020

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Ivors Academy appoints Charlene Brown to ethics committee

The Ivors Academy has appointed lawyer Charlene Brown as chair of its new ethics committee, which will advise on awards, membership and organisational standards.…

Andy Malt • 26 Nov 2020

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Performer ER in the spotlight at first parliamentary hearing on the economics of music streaming

Musicians told MPs at the first hearing of the streaming inquiry that the current model is not working for many artists, with record label deals and equitable remuneration debated.…

Chris Cooke • 25 Nov 2020

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Kolidescopes sign to Sony/ATV

Songwriting duo Kolidescopes have signed a worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV, following their co-write on Joel Corry and MNEK's 'Heart & Heart'.…

Andy Malt • 25 Nov 2020

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One Liners: Taylor Swift, The Cat's Mother, Arlo Parks, more

Mentoring network The Cat's Mother partners with PPL on events for young women, and new releases arrive from Taylor Swift, Arlo Parks and Within Temptation.…

Andy Malt • 25 Nov 2020

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Live and night-time industries criticise latest COVID rules for England

The live music and night-time sectors criticise new England tier rules, especially the tier two requirement that alcohol be sold only with a substantial meal.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Nov 2020

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Pirate Monitor hits back against YouTube in Content ID dispute

Rights management company Pirate Monitor has denied YouTube's claims that it engaged in dodgy takedown activity, in an ongoing dispute over access to Content ID.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Nov 2020

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No one would confuse Reels with Reelz, says Instagram

Facebook argues in court that its Instagram Reels feature will not be confused with the Reelz TV channel, and has submitted survey evidence to support that.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Nov 2020

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Brazil-based Rocking Gorillas joins IMPEL

Brazilian publisher Rocking Gorillas, run by John Telfer, has joined IMPEL, the organisation that negotiates digital licences for independent publishers.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Nov 2020

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Ed Sheeran agent Jon Ollier unveils his new business

Booking agent Jon Ollier has launched independent agency One Fiinix Live with colleague Emma Davis, starting with his existing roster including Anne-Marie and Lauv.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Nov 2020