One Liners: Lizzo, Fred Again, Slade, more
Peermusic Australia, BMG and Fourth Pillar announce hires, NME Networks and Republic Records promote staff, and Fred Again and others release new music.…
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Sony Music UK announces new scheme to help employees cover childcare costs
Sony Music UK is introducing tapered childcare grants for employees with pre-school children, worth up to £15,000 a year depending on salary.…
Warner Records US allies with new label from A&R Mel Carter
Warner Records US is partnering with Second Estate Records, a new label founded by A&R Mel Carter, which will provide marketing and distribution.…
New ISM study spotlights "enormously concerning levels" of discrimination and harassment in the music sector
A new Incorporated Society of Musicians survey of 660 people finds 66% have experienced discrimination in the music sector, with rates rising since 2018.…
One liners: Avicii, Official Charts Company, Tegan & Sara, more
Round-up including Pophouse's stake in Avicii's catalogue, new chair for the Official Charts Company, FUGA promotions, and Jeff Vaughn joining Columbia.…
New Napster has a new CEO
Web3 Napster has appointed Jon Vlassopulos, formerly Global Head of Music at Roblox, as CEO, backed by new investment to acquire Web3 music start-ups.…
One liners: Rihanna, Carley Rae Jepsen, Pitbull, more
Round-up of A&R hires at Sentric, management changes at Mother Artists, and new releases from Pitbull, Yung Gravy, Christine And The Queens and others.…
Class action lawsuit filed by former Pollen employee in the US
A former US-based employee of Pollen – the ticketing and events company that fell into administration last month – has filed…
Downtown combines its services businesses into one division
Downtown Music Holdings has combined FUGA, AdRev, its neighbouring rights agency and Downtown Music Services into a new global division led by FUGA’s Pieter Van Rijn.…
Amy Thomson departs Hipgnosis to launch rights management platform
Hipgnosis Chief Catalogue Officer Amy Thomson is stepping down to focus on a new platform helping artists, songwriters and managers administer their rights.…
Help Musicians launches new mental health-focussed charity
Help Musicians has launched Music Minds Matter as a standalone charity focused on mental health across the music community, following a 30% rise in helpline calls.…
One liners: Harry Styles & Florence Pugh, Mercury Prize, Stormzy, more
Round-up of appointments and releases including Leila Oliveira's promotion at Warner Music Brazil and new singles from Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, Stormzy and Sam Smith.…