One Liners: FKA Twigs, Juicy J, Fallujah, more
Brief news covering FKA Twigs' trial date against Shia LaBeouf, Sony Music Publishing's deal with Kal Lavelle, JioSaavn's new CEO, and releases from Juicy J and Fallujah.…
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Tim Westwood leaves Capital Xtra following sexual misconduct allegations
Global says Tim Westwood has stepped down from his Capital Xtra show following sexual misconduct allegations, with BBC director general Tim Davie saying complaints must be taken seriously.…
One Liners: The Wanted, Jaxsta, Neneh Cherry, more
Jaxsta has promoted Beth Appleton to CEO, and The Wanted, Neneh Cherry, Arcade Fire and James Righton are among artists with new releases.…
Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct in new BBC documentary
Seven women have accused former Radio 1 presenter Tim Westwood of sexual misconduct spanning 1992 to 2017, in a BBC Three documentary and joint investigation with The Guardian.…
Promotions announced at X-Ray Touring
Booking agency X-ray Touring has promoted Jo Biddiscombe to director, with further promotions for Claire MacLeod, Paul Lomas and Hannah Edds.…
Face The Music Now Foundation to support survivors of sexual harassment and abuse in the music industry
Music industry veteran Dorothy Carvello has launched the Face The Music Now Foundation to support survivors of sexual harassment and abuse in the music industry.…
One Liners: Mike Shinoda, The Smile, Lykke Li, more
Warner Music hires Mike Shinoda as Community Innovation Advisor, and The Smile, Lykke Li, Editors and others announce new music and tour dates.…
New report calls on government to recognise the “power of music” in healthcare
A report by UK Music and Music For Dementia calls on the government to appoint a Power Of Music Commissioner and take other steps to use music in healthcare.…
AFEM launches neurodiversity in electronic music survey
The Association For Electronic Music has launched an anonymous survey on neurodiversity in the electronic music industry, to help support neurodiverse professionals.…
One liners: Deezer, Coachella, Ivors, more
Downtown Music Services signs Oneohtrix Point Never, Deezer and AMRA make senior appointments, and Swedish House Mafia replace Kanye West at Coachella.…
FUGA launches new Berlin office
Music distributor FUGA is opening a Berlin office as the hub for Germany, Switzerland and Austria, promoting Curt Keplin and hiring Bernd Harbauer.…
One Liners: AFEM, LIVE, Teenage Fanclub, Ezra Furman
Appointments at Sony Music's podcast division, AFEM, LIVE, Alder and Kobalt, plus new releases from Teenage Fanclub and Ezra Furman.…