Jo Twist formally joins BPI as new CEO
Jo Twist formally starts as CEO of the BPI today, succeeding interim CEO Sophie Jones, and faces key issues including AI and how streaming revenues are shared.…
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Latest round of Power Up participants announced
The third year of the Power Up Participant Programme has named its music-makers and industry professionals, supporting black talent with funding and mentoring.…
One Liners: Tim Westwood, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, more
Tim Westwood has been interviewed under caution for a third time, Reservoir acquires Greg Kihn's catalogue, and Billie Eilish releases her Barbie contribution.…
One Liners: Playboi Carti, Georgia, Yard Act, more
Roundup of recent music business deals, appointments and releases, including a publishing deal for Tia Ray, a promotion at UTA and new singles from Georgia, Yard Act and Genesis Owusu.…
One Liners: Blur, The Hives, Shamir, more
Roundup including new songwriting deals for Jamie McCool and Simon Pogson, Amy Frenchum joining Blue Raincoat, and new singles from The Hives, Shamir and Forest Swords featuring Neneh Cherry.…
One Liners: Tors, Autumn Rowe, Taylor Swift, more
Roundup including Glassnote signing Tors, Spirit Music signing Autumn Rowe, a Bauer events appointment, and Taylor Swift adding UK dates to her 2024 European tour.…
IMPALA presents Outstanding Contribution Award to [PIAS] founders
IMPALA has presented its Outstanding Contribution Award to [PIAS] founders Michel Lambot and Kenny Gates, marking the company's 40th anniversary.…
One Liners: AIM Independent Music Awards, The Darkness, NZCA Lines, more
Interstellar appoints Vickie Nauman to its advisory board, The Darkness announce anniversary shows, and AIM confirms the return of its Independent Music Awards to the Roundhouse.…
Tiny Engines relaunches under new management structure
US label Tiny Engines has relaunched under sole ownership of Will Miller, after a royalties dispute with artists including Adult Mom led to a hiatus.…
New report highlights intersectional bias facing black disabled people in music
The 'Unseen Unheard' report by Black Lives In Music and Attitude Is Everything finds black disabled music-makers face distinct barriers, with 81% saying there is no clear career path.…
Dr Luke's defamation claim against Kesha made trickier as appeals court rules he is a public figure
The New York Court Of Appeals has ruled that Dr Luke is a limited public figure, meaning he must prove Kesha acted with actual malice in his defamation case.…
One Liners: Yours, Kula Shaker, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Pendulum, more
Defected signs dance collective Yours, Interstellar signs Kula Shaker, beatBread appoints a CFO, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sam Fischer and Pendulum release music.…