Defected acquires Todd Edwards' catalogue
Defected Records has acquired the recordings catalogue of producer Todd Edwards, making much of it available digitally for the first time, with vinyl reissues planned.…
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One Liners: Spotify, Foo Fighters, Kobalt, more
Spotify adds a charity fundraising button to artist profiles, the BBC premieres its Foo Fighters cover, and a round-up of appointments and new releases.…
Sonos launches its own content service
Sonos has launched Sonos Radio, a free service aggregating 60,000 radio stations plus original curated channels, marking its first move into content.…
Hollywood wants copyright reforms included in Kenyan trade talks, but no safe harbours thank you very much
The Motion Picture Association has urged US trade negotiators to push Kenya on copyright reform, while warning against copying America's DMCA safe harbour.…
Victory Records founder launches new label, announces three signings
Victory Records founder Tony Brummel has launched Mission Two Entertainment, announcing signings including the Cro-Mags, Insight and Don't Sleep.…
Nitin Sawhney to chair PRS Foundation
Composer Nitin Sawhney has been named Chair of the PRS Foundation, succeeding Simon Platz, with the charity also launching a Spotify-backed COVID-19 fund.…
One Liners: Bandcamp, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Devin Townsend, more
Bandcamp waives fees again on 1 May, the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation donates £50,000 to Help Musicians, and a round-up of new releases from Hayley Williams and Bright Eyes.…
"Sense of paranoia" following COVID-19 pandemic will mean slow return of live music, says Slipknot's Corey Taylor
Corey Taylor predicts the live music industry will take at least a year to fully recover, with fans wary of large venues and a soft reopening in smaller venues first.…
Ticketmaster sued over COVID-19 refunds policies
A California fan has filed a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster, alleging it changed its refund terms for postponed shows after the COVID-19 shutdown began, which the ticketing firm denies.…
Sokari signs to Bucks
Producer and songwriter Sokari has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Bucks Music Group, while remaining managed by Conchord Management.…
Madison Square Garden Company completes split into separate Sports and Entertainment companies
The Madison Square Garden entertainment business has spun off from the sports business, with Mark Fitzpatrick appointed CFO.…
Apple Music expands into 52 new countries
Apple Music has expanded into 52 new countries, nearly half of them in Africa, bringing its total to 167 countries and regions.…