MMF launches Third Edition of Dissecting The Digital Dollar
The MMF has published the Third Edition of 'Dissecting The Digital Dollar', updated with market trends and copyright reforms, to help managers understand streaming.…
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Dissecting The Digital Dollar: Five Years On
CMU's Chris Cooke summarises five key changes and challenges in the streaming business, from the rise of new models to persistent transparency issues.…
Quality Control Music boss responds to Migos lawsuit
Quality Control boss Pierre 'Pee' Thomas has responded to Migos' lawsuit against their lawyer Damien Granderson, rejecting allegations of unfair business practices.…
Four UK music venues go out of business, with fears that this is the tip of the iceberg
Four UK music venues have closed, including two in Manchester run by Mission Mars and two in Hull, with the Music Venue Trust warning more could follow.…
One Liners: Sony/ATV, Skin, DJ Khaled & Drake, more
Sony/ATV signs Claudia Brant and TikTok star Ir Sais, Skin announces an autobiography, and DJ Khaled, The Killers and others release new music.…
Simon Cowell buys Sony out of Syco television business, but major retains music assets
Simon Cowell has bought Sony's stake in Syco's TV business including 'Got Talent' and 'X Factor', while Sony retains the Syco music catalogue and artist roster.…
Migos accuse their longtime lawyer of betrayal and incompetence, sue for millions
Migos have sued their longtime lawyer Damien Granderson, alleging excessive fees, missing written agreements and an undisclosed conflict of interest.…
Mike Will Made-It returns to Warner Chappell
Producer Mike Will Made-It has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell, returning to the major after three years with Kobalt.…
Live Nation cancels drive-in concert tour, blaming the possibility of local lockdowns
Live Nation has cancelled its drive-in concert tour, citing the risk of localised COVID lockdowns making the series impossible to run with confidence.…
LiveFrom Media launches new app for secure ticketing and delivery of livestreams
LiveFrom Media has launched an app that sells and securely delivers livestreams and real-world event tickets, with the in-app ticket becoming the stream.…
One liners: RedOne, The Wombats, Alice Levine, more
Hipgnosis Songs Fund acquires RedOne's catalogue, The Wombats extend their AWAL deal, and several artists release new music.…
Spotify finally arrives in Russia
Spotify has launched in Russia and twelve other Eastern European and former Soviet markets, bringing its total to 92 countries worldwide.…