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Business News • 2 min read

UK police have a go at cracking down on some COVID-rule-busting illegal raves

Police in London, South Wales and West Yorkshire have acted against illegal raves over the bank holiday weekend, using new powers to issue £10,000 fixed penalty notices to organisers.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Sep 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Leonard Cohen estate "exploring legal options" over Trump's Hallelujah use

The Leonard Cohen estate is exploring legal options after Donald Trump's campaign used 'Hallelujah' at the Republican National Convention despite the estate having refused permission.…

Andy Malt • 01 Sep 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Hipgnosis announces deal with Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx

The Hipgnosis Songs Fund has acquired 100% of Nikki Sixx's songwriter and performer royalties from his 305-song catalogue.…

Andy Malt • 01 Sep 2020

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The Quietus launches new subscription packages

Music website The Quietus has launched subscription packages to secure its long-term future after COVID caused advertising revenue to collapse.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Sep 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Scala Radio announces show hosted by young classical talent, while Greatest Hits Radio reveals its drive time men

Bauer's Scala Radio launches a Sunday show hosted by young classical musicians, while Greatest Hits Radio names its new regional drivetime presenters.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Sep 2020

And Finally • 2 min read

Lady Gaga wins Lady Gaga award for being Lady Gaga at MTV VMAs

Lady Gaga took five prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards, including Artist Of The Year and the new Tricon Award, while Taylor Swift won Best Direction for 'The Man'.…

Andy Malt • 01 Sep 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Setlist: Nicki Minaj and the case of the sorry sample

This week's Setlist podcast discusses Tracy Chapman's claims that Nicki Minaj's 'Sorry' sample case ignores the facts and law, and the row over patriotic songs in the BBC Proms.…

Andy Malt • 31 Aug 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Walmart teams up with Microsoft in TikTok US bid, as Bytedance puts shutdown contingencies in place

Walmart has teamed up with Microsoft in its bid to buy TikTok's US business, while Bytedance reportedly prepares for a temporary US shutdown of the app.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Aug 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Internet firm wants RIAA held liable for alleged dodgy takedowns

Bright House Networks wants the RIAA and MarkMonitor held liable for alleged improper takedown requests, arguing the labels suing it issued notices for music they did not own.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Aug 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Atlantic signs Joel Corry

Warner's Atlantic Records UK has signed producer Joel Corry to a long-term record deal following the success of 'Head & Heart', with Perfect Havoc working on his next two singles.…

Andy Malt • 28 Aug 2020

Business News • 1 min read

MidOcean Partners buys data and royalties firm Music Reports

Private equity firm MidOcean Partners has bought music data and royalties firm Music Reports from its co-founders and rival equity outfit ABRY Partners.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Aug 2020

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Spotify rolls out Discover Weekly sponsorship into more markets

Spotify is extending sponsorship of its Discover Weekly playlist to more markets, including Austria, Ireland, Poland, South Africa and Turkey, after pilots in the US, UK and Latin America.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Aug 2020