Apple Music Classical launching this month
Apple is launching Apple Music Classical, a dedicated classical app built on Primephonic, for Apple Music subscribers from later this month on iPhone.…
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Eliah Seton becomes SoundCloud CEO
Eliah Seton has been promoted to CEO of SoundCloud, replacing Michael Weissman, while Fred Wilson becomes Chair of the board.…
CMU at MENT
CMU's Chris Cooke will give a speed briefing on the diversifying digital music market at the MENT festival in Ljubljana.…
Spotify unveils new feed and stats aplenty at second Stream On event
At its second Stream On event Spotify shared payout statistics, previewed a new vertical visual feed for discovery, and unveiled tools including Countdown Pages for artists.…
Earth, Wind & Fire company sues over Legacy Reunion tribute shows
Earth, Wind & Fire IP LLC is suing Substantial Music Group over tribute shows it alleges imply an official link to the band, with some marketing using protected logos.…
UK Music sets out priorities for government support ahead of next week's budget statement
UK Music has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use the budget to back the music industry, setting out eight requests including VAT cuts and a music export office.…
UK recorded music revenues up 4.7% to £1.32 billion in 2022, BPI confirms
BPI figures show UK recorded music revenues grew 4.7% to £1.32 billion in 2022, the eighth consecutive year of growth, driven by streaming.…
Former Apple exec launches new music and creator business Gamma
Former Apple executive Larry Jackson has launched Gamma, a company working with creators across music and other media, backed by Apple and already working with Snoop Dogg.…
Warner Music UK extends partnership with Rio Ferdinand Foundation
Warner Music UK has renewed its partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation for three years, providing internships and mentors, with Bauer's Kiss also joining the work.…
One Liners: Kobalt, Saffron Music, Sub Focus, Travis, more
Kobalt promotes Alison Donald, Universal Music Canada hires Julie Adam, and several artists announce releases and campaigns in this round-up.…
US government welcomes latest proposals in Congress to address ongoing TikTok data concerns
Senators Mark Warner and John Thune have introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would empower the US government to address national security risks from foreign technology such as TikTok.…
SM Entertainment confirms support of Kakao's latest share buying plan
SM Entertainment's management has backed Kakao's bid to become its largest shareholder, saying Kakao respects its identity, while Kakao offers a higher price than Hybe.…