Foals offer corona-busting hand sanitation advice in Wash Off video
Foals have released a video for their song 'Wash Off' showing the 20 second process for properly washing hands to help stop the spread of COVID-19.…
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Music industry reacts to cancellation of South By Southwest
SXSW has been cancelled after Austin's city government ordered the March dates called off, with organisers exploring rescheduling and online options.…
Labels v Grande court battle postponed
The record labels' copyright trial against Grande Communications has been postponed to September, with both sides saying six days was insufficient.…
Mix licensing platform Dubset bought by rights management firm Pex
Rights management firm Pex has acquired mix licensing platform Dubset, gaining its music industry client base and licensing partners.…
Several Justin Bieber shows in the US downgraded from stadium to arena
Eight of Justin Bieber's upcoming US tour dates have been moved from stadiums to arenas after slower-than-expected ticket sales.…
Mike Walsh joins Bluedot promoter From The Fields
Mike Walsh, formerly music chief at Radio X, has joined Manchester promoter From The Fields as Development Director.…
The Roots' Black Thought to write music for and act in new Black No More musical
The Roots' Black Thought will write music and lyrics for and act in a new stage musical adapting George S Schuyler's novel 'Black No More', with performances planned for New York in October.…
Etiquette advisor says it's a shame Lewis Capaldi swears so much
Etiquette adviser Liz Brewer says she was hired to coach Lewis Capaldi in 2018 and regrets his swearing, while Capaldi's team says the session was for a joke video.…
Setlist: Lizzo, Coronavirus, Journey
The Setlist podcast reviews the Lizzo 'Truth Hurts' dispute, the COVID-19 impact on live music, and a $10 million lawsuit involving members of Journey.…
CMU Digest 09.03.20: COVID-19, Viagogo, Resso, stream manipulation, Lizzo
This week's digest covers COVID-19 event cancellations, Viagogo's injunction, Bytedance's Resso launch, streaming manipulation and the Lizzo copyright dispute.…
Sony/ATV expands deal with Tame Impala's Kevin Parker
Sony/ATV has expanded its publishing deal with Tame Impala's Kevin Parker to cover his future songs worldwide, extending an Australian arrangement made over a decade ago.…
One Liners: Sony/ATV, Wise Music, Music Export Growth Scheme, more
Sony/ATV has named Rusty Gaston CEO of its Nashville business, Music Sales has rebranded as Wise Music Group and the Music Export Growth Scheme has made new grants.…