One Liners: Yaeji, Capitol, Lethal Bizzle, more
Sony Music acquires Human Re Sources, TaP Music signs Yaeji, Capitol Records UK promotes Tom Paul, and several acts release new music.…
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Universal Music launches Mercury Studios
Universal Music has launched Mercury Studios, a music-centric film, TV and podcast division headed by Alice Webb, building on its Eagle Rock unit.…
One Liners: The Weeknd, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, more
A round-up of music business appointments and new releases, including a new agency launch by Natasha Bent, and tracks from The Weeknd, Mariah Carey and Shaggy.…
One Liners: AIM Connected, Yungblud, Black Eyed Peas, more
Warner Chappell promotes June Gao in China, AIM announces its 2021 AIM Connected conference speakers, and several acts release new music.…
SoundCloud CEO stands down, replaced by current President
SoundCloud CEO Kerry Trainor is stepping down, with President Michael Weissman set to succeed him as CEO while Trainor remains on the board.…
One Liners: Matador, Capitol, Wu-Tang Clan & Texas, more
Matador Records acquires the global catalogue rights to Interpol, Pavement and Spoon, Larry Mattera is named General Manager of Capitol Records, and several singles are released.…
Save Our Scene to protest lack of help for musicians during the pandemic in London and Bristol this week
Save Our Scene UK is holding bike ride protests in London and Bristol this week to press the government to support freelance musicians who have had no financial help during the pandemic.…
Stagehand launches prize draw to provide more support to COVID-hit live event workers
Live events charity Stagehand has launched a prize draw, with donated items from artists including Robbie Williams and Nile Rogers, to fund hardship support for crew.…
One Liners: PPL, Liam Gallagher, D Double & Skepta, more
PPL elects Jackie Davidson and Peter Thoms as Performer Directors, and new releases come from Liam Gallagher, D Double E and Skepta, Christine And The Queens and others.…
Universal Music UK launches new label 0207 Def Jam
Universal Music UK has launched 0207 Def Jam, a frontline label and UK home of Def Jam Recordings, headed by twin brothers Alec and Alex Boateng.…
Ivors Academy appoints Charlene Brown to ethics committee
The Ivors Academy has appointed lawyer Charlene Brown as chair of its new ethics committee, which will advise on awards, membership and organisational standards.…
One Liners: Taylor Swift, The Cat's Mother, Arlo Parks, more
Mentoring network The Cat's Mother partners with PPL on events for young women, and new releases arrive from Taylor Swift, Arlo Parks and Within Temptation.…