One liners: Sony/ATV, PRS For Music, Katy Perry, more
Sony/ATV has named Katie Welle Senior Vice President, Creative A&R, and PRS For Music reports £810.8 million in collections for 2019, up 8.7%.…
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One liners: Featured Artist Coalition, Katy Perry, Run The Jewels, more
The Featured Artists Coalition names fifteen new ambassadors, Universal Music Publishing appoints Joe Fang as China MD, and Katy Perry announces her album 'KP5'.…
One liners: Del Amitri, The Pretty Reckless, Sean Douglas, more
Del Amitri have signed to Cooking Vinyl, Sean Douglas has returned to Warner Chappell, and Evelyn Glennie becomes President of Help Musicians.…
Nearly half of UK recording studios face closure without government support
Research from the Music Producers Guild suggests almost half of UK commercial recording studios face closure within three months, and the trade body wants further government support.…
One liners: Polydor, Atlantic, Megan Thee Stallion, more
Polydor promotes Lucy Dann and Stephen Hallowes to Marketing Director, Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce release a 'Savage' remix, and Mogwai release a soundtrack for charity.…
One Liners: Sony/ATV, Spotify, Haim, more
Sony/ATV hires Mike Jackson for its new Atlanta office, Spotify reports its latest investor update, and a round-up of new releases from Haim, Ghetts and others.…
One Liners: Loud And Quiet, Devin Townsend, Mercury Prize, more
Loud And Quiet warns it will close without enough subscribers, Devin Townsend raises £65,000 for the NHS, and PRS For Music passes £2 million to its Emergency Relief Fund.…
UK Music again defends Tom Watson appointment amidst further criticism
UK Music has defended its appointment of Tom Watson as Chair after The Times quoted critics, including Mike Batt, who cite Watson's past political controversies.…
Jean Michel Jarre poses the question "what about eternal copyright to support grassroots creators?"
At a UNESCO online debate, CISAC President Jean Michel Jarre proposed eternal copyright, with revenues after the normal term going into a global fund for creators.…
One Liners: Spotify, Foo Fighters, Kobalt, more
Spotify adds a charity fundraising button to artist profiles, the BBC premieres its Foo Fighters cover, and a round-up of appointments and new releases.…
Victory Records founder launches new label, announces three signings
Victory Records founder Tony Brummel has launched Mission Two Entertainment, announcing signings including the Cro-Mags, Insight and Don't Sleep.…
Nitin Sawhney to chair PRS Foundation
Composer Nitin Sawhney has been named Chair of the PRS Foundation, succeeding Simon Platz, with the charity also launching a Spotify-backed COVID-19 fund.…