Industry People - CMU | the music business explained (Page 61)

Artist News • 2 min read

One liners: Warner, Barry Manilow, Matt Berninger, more

Warner Music has partnered with Romanian label Global Records, Hipgnosis has acquired Barry Manilow's recording royalties, and Concord has signed Matt Berninger's solo work, among other deals.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Aug 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

UK music reps sign anti-racism letter

Some 900 UK music industry representatives have signed a letter in the Sunday Times pledging to educate and wipe out racism, including all three majors and many independent labels.…

Andy Malt • 03 Aug 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

Concerns expressed that government's cultural COVID funding won't reach music-makers

The music industry welcomes new guidance on the Culture Recovery Fund but fears money will not reach freelancers, with calls to extend the self-employed support scheme.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Jul 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

Killers to conduct "thorough investigation" following abuse claims against former tour crew

The Killers say they will investigate past and present tour staff after sound engineer Chez Stock alleged abuse by the band's backstage team on a 2009 US tour.…

Andy Malt • 30 Jul 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One liners: Spotify, Little Mix, Madonna, more

Kobalt signs the McCoy Tyner estate, Concord and Karma Songs announce publishing deals, Spotify reports its latest user figures, and Madonna's post is removed by Instagram.…

Andy Malt • 30 Jul 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Festivals relieved to be included in government cultural pandemic support

Arts Council England's Culture Recovery Fund guidelines explicitly include festivals and grassroots music venues, welcomed by the Association Of Independent Festivals.…

Andy Malt • 29 Jul 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Marathon Music launches new jazz label

Marathon Music Group has launched New Soil, a UK jazz label headed by former Sony Music executive Federico Bolza, with initial signings including Ill Considered and Theon Cross.…

Chris Cooke • 29 Jul 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One liners: Hipgnosis, Spotify, Wiley, more

Hipgnosis acquires Darkchild's catalogue, Decca and HarperCollins relaunch Argo Records, and Spotify improves group listening.…

Andy Malt • 29 Jul 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Warner's ADA launches new Latin division

Warner Music's label services arm ADA has launched ADA Latin, a division covering Latin America, Spain and Portugal, led by Jaun Paz.…

Chris Cooke • 28 Jul 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Former NME journalist Dan Martin dies

Tributes have been paid to former NME journalist Dan Martin, who has died aged 41, with colleagues and artists remembering his warmth and passion for music.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Jul 2020

Business News • 1 min read

Warner announces the board for its new Social Justice Fund

Warner Music has announced the board of its $100 million Social Justice Fund, with Michael Lynton as chair alongside external and Warner Music members.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Jul 2020

Business News • 2 min read

Women In CTRL puts the spotlight on diversity at the UK music industry's trade groups

A Women In CTRL report finds women are underrepresented at the top of UK music trade bodies, with black women severely underrepresented on boards and staff.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Jul 2020