One Liners: Metallica, McFly, Professor Green, more
Round-up of deals, appointments and releases, including Hipgnosis acquiring Erika Ender's catalogue and new singles from Metallica and McFly.…
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Warner Music announces downsizing as new boss Robert Kyncl puts focus on new tech
Warner Music is cutting around 270 global roles, about 4% of staff, as new CEO Robert Kyncl reallocates resources towards new tech initiatives and artist development.…
PRS reduces joining fee for younger music-makers
PRS has cut its joining fee for songwriters and composers under 25 from £100 to £30, to remove a barrier for early-career music-makers.…
Bravado sued in Rolling Stones lips dispute
Clothing company Simply Southern has sued Bravado after receiving a cease-and-desist letter over cartoon lips designs it says are not infringing the Rolling Stones tongue logo.…
BMI secures concert royalty rate boost in the US
A US rate court has increased the royalty rate BMI can collect from concert promoters, a rise BMI says is 138% above the historical rate.…
Apple puts new classical music app live
Apple has launched Apple Music Classical, a standalone classical streaming app with redesigned search, spatial audio and exclusive recordings, built on its Primephonic acquisition.…
UK government unveils bill for reforming broadcasting laws
The UK government has published its draft Media Bill, aimed at modernising broadcasting rules, supporting public service broadcasters and updating radio regulation.…
Island Records founder among this year’s Polar Music Prize winners
Angélique Kidjo, Arvo Pärt and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell have been named Polar Music Prize winners, with the ceremony in Stockholm on 23 May.…
One Liners: Great Escape, Noel Gallagher, Smashing Pumpkins, more
Tuned Global, Dice and AIM make appointments and launches, Sound City partners with Virgin Music, and The Smashing Pumpkins and Connie Constance release new music.…
UK government pledges "meaningful and lasting improvements" in latest response to economics of streaming inquiry
The UK government has responded to the select committee's streaming follow-up report, committing to more data and transparency work but still considering next steps on artist remuneration.…
MegaUpload lawsuits move to 'inactive docket'
Civil lawsuits against MegaUpload filed by the US music and movie industries have been moved to the inactive docket, as extradition proceedings against Kim Dotcom continue.…
Melanie C signs Various Artists management deal
Artist management company Various Artists has signed Melanie Chisholm for global representation, following her autobiography and her stage show earlier this year.…