UK Music confirms new CEO
UK Music has appointed Jamie Njoku-Goodwin as its new CEO, a former political advisor with Conservative links, replacing Michael Dugher next month.…
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One Liners: Tion Wayne, Motown UK, James Blake, more
Atlantic Records UK signs Tion Wayne, Universal launches a UK Motown division, and James Blake releases his Frank Ocean cover, among other news.…
RIAA stats show record industry mainly COVID immune thanks to streaming
RIAA figures show US record industry revenues rose 5.6% in the first half of 2020, driven by premium streaming, while CD sales slumped.…
Music industry groups say a European Commission guidance document could hinder safe harbour reform
Music and copyright trade groups fear European Commission guidance on the Copyright Directive's safe harbour reforms could water down how member states implement article seventeen.…
US government says court should not and cannot interfere in Bytedance ban based on TikTok employee's complaint
The US Department of Justice has urged the court not to block Donald Trump's TikTok ban in response to an employee's injunction request, arguing the matter is political.…
Daddy Yankee signs to Universal for music, film and TV projects
Universal Music has signed Daddy Yankee to a deal covering a new album via Ingrooves and film and TV projects via Polygram, starting with the single 'Don Don'.…
Empire launches publishing division
US label services company Empire launches a publishing division led by Al McLean and Vinny Kumar, with a proprietary system aimed at artist transparency.…
Everyone is playing guitar now
Guitar maker Fender reports record sales during the COVID shutdown, boosted by its tuition app and a new Billie Eilish signature ukulele.…
UK government's Operation Moonshot could get full-capacity gigs back up and running - but experts question how realistic the plans really are
The government's Operation Moonshot plan for widespread rapid COVID testing could allow full-capacity gigs to return, but experts doubt its cost and feasibility.…
Sony Music settles dispute over deductions on foreign streaming royalties
Sony Music has agreed to a settlement in a class action by the Ricky Nelson estate over international deductions on streaming royalties, setting aside $12.7 million.…
Hipgnosis buys independent publisher Big Deal
Hipgnosis Songs Fund has acquired independent publisher Big Deal Music, which will be rebranded as the Hipgnosis Songs Group under CEO Kenny MacPherson.…
Holy Roar founder denies sexual assault accusations
Holy Roar Records founder Alex Fitzpatrick has denied rape and sexual assault allegations, stepping down from his businesses, after the label's staff and several bands cut ties.…