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Business News • 2 min read

Former R&S Records employee files racial discrimination and unlawful dismissal claim

Former R&S Records freelance A&R Raj Chaudhuri has filed a racial discrimination and unlawful dismissal claim against the label and co-founder Renaat Vandepapeliere, which the label denies.…

Andy Malt • 11 Feb 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Artist And Manager Awards announce winners of reimagined 2021 event

The Featured Artists Coalition and Music Managers Forum have announced winners of the Artist And Manager Awards, which will premiere as a documentary on YouTube.…

Andy Malt • 11 Feb 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: SoundCloud, AIM, The Prodigy, more

Roundup of deals and appointments including One Media IP acquiring a royalty share, SoundCloud adding Troy Carter to its board and AIM appointing Nadia Khan as Chair.…

Andy Malt • 11 Feb 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Balming Tiger, Lil Yachty, Tom Jones, more

Music industry deals, appointments, label and management initiatives and new releases, including Balming Tiger's signing to Columbia Records UK and Lil Yachty's new track.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Feb 2021

Business News • 1 min read

BMG announces US management streamlining

BMG has restructured its US management, promoting Thomas Scherer to President of Repertoire & Marketing and John Loba to President of Recorded Music in Nashville.…

Andy Malt • 08 Feb 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Demi Lovato, more

A roundup of news including Mike Watson's promotion to CFO at Warner Music UK, new releases from Cardi B, Demi Lovato and others, and a KLF reissue.…

Andy Malt • 05 Feb 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Migos settle legal dispute with the man they called a "self-absorbed shyster lawyer"

Migos have settled their legal dispute with their long-time lawyer Damien Granderson, with a filing dismissing the lawsuit with prejudice.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Feb 2021

Business News • 1 min read

BMG and Shelter Music Group announce new hires

BMG's artist management partner Shelter Music Group has hired Brian Harris Frank as COO, along with two other executives, as it builds out its operations.…

Andy Malt • 04 Feb 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Pet Shop Boys, Darcus Beese, Spotify, more

A roundup of news including Pet Shop Boys postponing tour dates, Darcus Beese leaving Island Records US, Spotify's user figures and new releases.…

Andy Malt • 04 Feb 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Amazon, Spotify, Billie Eilish, more

A roundup of news including Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, a series of Concord promotions and new appointments at Downtown, Warner and Universal.…

Andy Malt • 03 Feb 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: BPI, Fraser T Smith, System Of A Down, more

A roundup of industry news including BPI Brexit webinars, Fraser T Smith's new management, Lisa Gerrard's new album and new appointments.…

Andy Malt • 02 Feb 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Coachella, Sony Music, Megan Thee Stallion, more

Roundup including Coachella's latest postponement, Sony's new XXIM Records label and Ditto's Opulous lending platform, plus new releases from Megan Thee Stallion and Rob Zombie.…

Andy Malt • 01 Feb 2021