Universal Music announces new divisions in Morocco and Israel
Universal Music is launching new divisions in Morocco and Israel, based in Casablanca and Tel Aviv, to support regional artists.…
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Spotify's tax affairs in Australia under the spotlight
Spotify's Australian division reported just $416,000 in premium revenue in 2019, as subscriptions are now handled by its Luxembourg parent, drawing tax scrutiny.…
BTS claim livestreaming record following Bang Bang Con online show
BTS claim a record for a paid online performance after their 'Bang Bang Con: The Live' livestream reached a peak of 756,000 concurrent viewers across 107 countries.…
New Order and Jon Hopkins rarites to feature on charity compilation
Mon Amie Records has released a compilation in aid of the Alzheimer's Association, featuring unreleased music from Anna Calvi, Moby and Daniel Avery, plus a New Order extended mix.…
One Liners: Tidal, UK Music, D-Block Europe more
Roundup including Maria Egan's appointment at Splice, Whities renaming itself AD 93, a Tidal and Best Buy partnership and several new releases.…
Fiona Apple pledges two years of sync income from two songs to charity
Fiona Apple has pledged two years of sync income from two songs on 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters' to charity, with a $50,000 minimum donation to each organisation regardless of licensing.…
Night time businesses cautiously welcome government review of social distancing rules, while Chancellor's comments on support gaps criticised
The Night Time Industries Association welcomes a government review of the two metre social distancing rule, while Chancellor Rishi Sunak says any change depends on safety.…
Soul Singer Lady A criticises Lady Antebellum for adopting her name
Soul singer Anita White has threatened legal action against Lady Antebellum after the band rebranded as Lady A, a name she says she has used for over two decades.…
Tencent's Warner Music share purchase confirmed
Tencent has bought eight million Warner Music Class A shares, a 1.6% stake overall, ahead of the major's Nasdaq listing.…
Byta secures $1.9 million in seed funding
Pre-release music sharing platform Byta has raised $1.9 million in seed funding led by the Canada Media Fund, with private investors including musician Scott Kannberg.…
Music PRs co-found communications agency cutting across music, fashion and sport
Music PRs Caroline Dollimore and Louise Mayne have co-launched Cherry, a communications agency with Caroline McAteer covering music, fashion and sport.…
One Liners: Music Venue Trust, Ted Cockle, T-Pain, more
Roundup including a Music Venue Trust Scottish fundraising festival, Ted Cockle's departure from Virgin EMI, and new tracks from T-Pain, Michael Stipe and Orbital.…