Business News - CMU | the music business explained (Page 71)

Business News • 2 min read

Rock FM in breach of broadcast regulations over sweary breakfast show

OfCom has found Bauer's Rock FM in breach of broadcast standards after a pre-recorded listener voice note containing a strong expletive aired during its breakfast show.…

Andy Malt • 10 Jan 2023

Artist News • 1 min read

One Liners: New Order, Daughter, BRIT Awards, more

New Order's managers partner with SJM Management, James Ainscough is named Royal Albert Hall CEO, and Mo Gilligan returns to host the BRIT Awards.…

Andy Malt • 10 Jan 2023

Business News • 3 min read

350+ American songwriters and managers support Copyright Office proposal regarding MLC's policies for US streaming royalties

Over 350 American songwriters and managers have backed a US Copyright Office proposal that would require the MLC to pay streaming royalties to the current copyright owner.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jan 2023

Business News • 3 min read

Black Sheep sue Universal over Spotify equity

Hip hop duo Black Sheep have sued Universal Music on behalf of artists, arguing the major accepted a lower royalty rate in return for equity in Spotify.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jan 2023

Business News • 2 min read

RIAA says court should not pause its legal costs claim in ongoing Yout dispute

The RIAA has urged a US court not to pause its claim for $250,000 in legal costs from stream-ripper Yout while Yout appeals a ruling against it.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jan 2023

Business News • 1 min read

Downtown acquires Curve

Downtown Music Holdings has acquired royalty processing platform Curve, which will continue serving clients within Downtown's distribution and monetisation operations.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jan 2023

Business News • 1 min read

IMPALA announces next phase of its One Step Ahead initiative

IMPALA has renewed its One Step Ahead initiative for another year, supported by Merlin and delivered with CMU Insights, adding a trends bulletin and podcast.…

CMU Editorial • 09 Jan 2023

Business News • 1 min read

London's Oval Space relaunches as Oval Studios following licensing issues

Oval Space has relaunched as Oval Studios, focusing on TV and film productions, exhibitions and immersive events, after its licence was revoked by Tower Hamlets Council.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Jan 2023

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Miley Cyrus, Steve Lillywhite, Skrillex, more

Round Hill Music acquires Steve Lillywhite's producer royalties, BPI promotes Sophie Jones, and Miley Cyrus announces her new album Endless Summer Vacation.…

Andy Malt • 09 Jan 2023

And Finally • 1 min read

Annie Mac reunited with stolen USB stick

Annie Mac has had a USB stick containing ten years of DJ music returned after it was stolen during a club set in December, with the thief sending an apologetic note.…

Andy Malt • 09 Jan 2023

Artist News • 1 min read

Setlist: Top five artist gripes in 2023

CMU's Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss five key musician complaints for 2023, including streaming royalties, merch commissions and playlisting.…

Andy Malt • 09 Jan 2023

Artist News • 3 min read

UK music consumption up again, as British artists fill top ten of 2022

UK music streaming rose 8.2% in 2022 to 159.3 billion streams, with CDs outselling vinyl by units and every top ten track by a British artist.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Jan 2023