One Liners: Christine And The Queens, Berwyn, Merlin, more
Roundup of deals, appointments and releases including Merlin's agreement with Styngr, PPL promotions and Christine And The Queens' CBeebies bedtime story on New Year's Day.…
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One Liners: Keith Urban, Morrissey, Rancid, more
Roundup of deals and appointments including Litmus Music's acquisition of Keith Urban's recording rights, Lickd's deal with Warner Chappell, and promotions at Sony Music Publishing UK and Capitol.…
DaBaby accused of song-theft on 2020 hit Rockstar
Producer Craig Mims, performing as JuJu Beats, has sued DaBaby and others, claiming the 2020 hit 'Rockstar' copies his track 'Selena', which he says he shared with the rapper's team and Interscope in 2019.…
Universal Music confirms new President for its Australian business
Universal Music has named Sean Warner as President of its Australia and New Zealand business from 1 January, succeeding George Ash who is stepping down after nearly three decades.…
One Liners: Adam Lambert, Little Simz, Kiss, more
Roundup of music industry deals, appointments and releases including Sony Music Publishing's signing of Naomi Kimpenu, BMG and Universal hires, plus new music from Adam Lambert, Little Simz and Kiss tour news.…
One Liners: SZA, Paramore, Gorillaz, more
Roundup of deals, appointments and releases including Dirty Hit's extended Ingrooves deal, AEG Presents hires, and new music from SZA, Paramore, Gorillaz and Florence And The Machine.…
YolanDa Brown, Michelle Escoffery, Smade and David Marcus confirmed for Great Escape 2023 keynotes
Four keynote in-conversations have been confirmed for The Great Escape Conference 2023, featuring YolanDa Brown, Michelle Escoffery, Smade and Ticketmaster's David Marcus, held 10-13 May.…
One Liners: Lana Del Rey, Spinefarm, SBTRKT, more
Roundup including Iconic Artists Group's Dean Martin estate deal, Spinefarm's move to Iconic, Two Suns Creative's launch and several music industry appointments.…
AIM names Silvia Montello as new CEO
The Association Of Independent Music has appointed Silvia Montello as CEO, succeeding Paul Pacifico, who is leaving to join The Saudi Music Commission; she takes up the role in January.…
Dipesh Parmar and Amy Wheatley promoted to Columbia leadership roles
Sony Music UK has promoted Dipesh Parmar to President and Amy Wheatley to Managing Director of Columbia Records, with the Ministry Of Sound label now sitting under Columbia.…
Stax Records founder Jim Stewart dies
Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart has died aged 92, with the label praising his influence on soul music and its history of hiring artists regardless of race.…
One Liners: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Caroline Polachek, Superorganism, more
Roundup of deals, appointments and events including Bucks Music and Concord Music Publishing signings, PRS Foundation's Talent Development Conference, and new music from Caroline Polachek and Superorganism.…