YouTube hits back against lawsuit over Content ID access
YouTube has responded to Maria Schneider's lawsuit, arguing it complies with safe harbour rules and that restricting Content ID access prevents abuse.…
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Appeals court confirms Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's win in sample case
The US Fifth Circuit appeals court has upheld a ruling in favour of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis over claims that 'Thrift Shop' used uncleared samples, and ordered Batiste to cover some legal costs.…
New agency business launched by former Paradigm, WME, CAA and Madison House agents
Former agents from Paradigm, WME, CAA and Madison House have launched Mint Talent Group, a new US booking agency with a roster including Erasure and Mavis Staples.…
Spotify brings news to the UK
Spotify is launching its 'Your Daily Drive' playlist in the UK and Ireland, mixing personalised music with news updates from outlets including The Times, FT and TalkSPORT.…
Trade bodies sign up to new Keychange gender equality pledge
Eight UK music trade bodies have signed the Keychange pledge to achieve 50% board representation of women and under-represented genders, following the Women In CTRL report.…
One Liners: Kate Bush, Deftones, Bastille, more
A roundup covering Kate Bush's Ivors Academy fellowship, new FAC ambassadors, Amanda Palmer's podcast, Deftones' auction and new tracks from Bastille and Tune-Yards.…
A third of music-makers now considering quitting the music industry as a result of COVID says MU
A Musicians' Union survey finds a third of music-makers are considering leaving the industry as government support ends and most of their work remains on hold.…
Donald Trump says he'll only approve TikTok deal if Oracle is in control of the app
Donald Trump has said he will block the proposed TikTok deal unless Oracle controls the app, while the deal would see Bytedance keep 80% of TikTok Global.…
Concord signs Jake Gosling
Concord Music Publishing has signed producer Jake Gosling to a worldwide deal covering his future songs, with EVP Kim Frankiewicz praising his work with major artists.…
Sentric forms publishing joint venture with management firm Prolifica
Sentric Music has formed a joint venture with Prolifica to run its publishing division, with Maximo Park and Childe as the first signings.…
Reach Music announces deal with producer Young Fyre
US music publisher Reach Music has acquired the publishing catalogue and worldwide administration rights of producer Young Fyre, having previously administered his rights.…
The Pirate Bay renews main domain name to 2030 after lapsed URLs sell at auction
The Pirate Bay has renewed its main domain to 2030 after two related web addresses lapsed and were sold at auction for tens of thousands of dollars.…