Music industry welcomes COVID impact report from culture select committee
The music industry welcomes a Select Committee report recommending extended COVID support and VAT relief for the cultural sector and freelancers.…
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Californian court dismisses one of the Shake It Off plagiarism lawsuits, again
A Californian judge has again dismissed Jesse Graham's plagiarism lawsuit against Taylor Swift over 'Shake It Off', and warned he could be declared a vexatious litigant.…
Universal signs new licensing deal with Spotify
Spotify and Universal Music have signed a new multi-year licensing deal, with both companies promising joint marketing and product development.…
Believe and TuneCore sign licensing deal with TikTok
Believe and its DIY distributor TuneCore have signed a multi-year global licensing deal with TikTok covering their full music catalogue.…
RIAA confirms SoundExchange as the "authoritative source" of ISRC data
The RIAA has confirmed SoundExchange as the authoritative source of ISRC data in the US, a designation SoundExchange says supports accurate royalty payments.…
Deal done to save Manchester venues Gorilla and The Deaf Institute
A deal led by Tokyo Industries, with SSD Concerts and Tim Burgess, will save Manchester venues Gorilla and The Deaf Institute, with staff keeping their jobs.…
Burger Records shuts down following allegations of predatory behaviour
Burger Records has shut down after allegations of predatory behaviour towards young girls, with its planned restructuring abandoned by interim president Jessa Zapor-Gray.…
Warner announces the board for its new Social Justice Fund
Warner Music has announced the board of its $100 million Social Justice Fund, with Michael Lynton as chair alongside external and Warner Music members.…
Spotify launches video podcast functionality
Spotify has launched video podcasts on select shows, allowing listeners to watch hosts while keeping audio playing when the app is in the background.…
Women In CTRL puts the spotlight on diversity at the UK music industry's trade groups
A Women In CTRL report finds women are underrepresented at the top of UK music trade bodies, with black women severely underrepresented on boards and staff.…
One liners: Universal, Kanye West, The Rolling Stones & Jimmy Page, more
Universal Music Publishing signs Brandi Carlile, Kanye West announces new album Donda, and The Rolling Stones release a 1974 track featuring Jimmy Page.…
Q magazine to close
Bauer Media's Q magazine will close after one final issue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a sale having fallen through.…