GitHub reactivates Proxy Bay subdomain
GitHub has reinstated a subdomain hosting a Pirate Bay proxy after the operator filed a counter notice, following an earlier takedown requested by police on behalf of the BPI.…
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Kudos Records becomes an employee owned enterprise
Music distributor Kudos Records has become 100% employee owned via an employee ownership trust, with founder Danny Ryan remaining as managing director.…
Dizzee Rascal track removed from official coronation playlist due to assault conviction
A Dizzee Rascal track has been removed from the government's Coronation Celebration Playlist after the DCMS said it was included in error, following his assault conviction.…
One Liners: Record Store Day, ILMC, Chat Pile, more
The 1975 are Record Store Day UK's 2023 ambassadors, ILMC has announced its London Calling showcases, and a round-up of new releases from Chat Pile, Shonen Knife and others.…
Lawyers finally locate Kanye West to formally drop him as a client
Law firm Greenberg Traurig has formally withdrawn from representing Kanye West in the 'Flowers' copyright case after locating him for personal service.…
BBC outlines plans for Introducing as number of local shows cut from 32 to 20
The BBC is cutting its local BBC Introducing shows from 32 to 20, though the 20 remaining shows will each broadcast twice a week.…
Taylor Swift responds to copyright claim over Lover book similarities
Taylor Swift's team has argued that a copyright lawsuit by writer Teresa La Dart over similarities between their 'Lover' books is legally and factually baseless.…
Nirvana respond to appeal in Nevermind baby case
Nirvana and Universal Music have responded to Spencer Elden's appeal, arguing the statute of limitations bars his lawsuit over the Nevermind cover.…
Yout files appeal in legal dispute with the American labels
Stream-ripping site Yout has appealed to the US Second Circuit after its lawsuit against the RIAA was dismissed, arguing the case raises novel questions about copyright law.…
Scott Cohen headed music rights investment platform announces GTS partnership
JKBX, the music rights investment platform headed by Scott Cohen, has announced a strategic partnership with GTS Securities.…
BPI unveils proposal to open BRIT School North in Bradford
The BPI has applied to open a BRIT School North in Bradford, a specialist creative free school that could open in 2026 if the bid succeeds.…
CMU Digest 05.02.23: Tidal, TikTok, Music Venue Trust, ticketing fees, AI exceptions
CMU's weekly digest covers Universal and Tidal's alliance on a new streaming model, TikTok's Australian music test, and the Music Venue Trust's annual report on grassroots venues.…