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EU to investigate TikTok over online safety concerns

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EU to investigate TikTok over online safety concerns

The European Union has announced it is investigating TikTok for potential breaches of its Digital Services Act - failure to deal with harmful content was one of the concerns cited by Universal Music when it pulled out of licensing negotiations last month…

Andy Malt • 20 Feb 2024

Setlist Podcast: When arts funding and politics collide

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Setlist Podcast: When arts funding and politics collide

Kneecap threaten to sue the British government for blocking funding to expand their international career, and MLC goes legal over mechanical royalties on its free service…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 16 Feb 2024

Music industry welcomes German ruling holding TikTok liable for unlicensed content

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Music industry welcomes German ruling holding TikTok liable for unlicensed content

A German court has held TikTok liable for hosting unlicensed content following a lawsuit filed by a Berlin film distributor which relied on changes made to the copyright safe harbour by the 2019 EU Copyright Directive…

Chris Cooke • 15 Feb 2024

Warner Music’s Kyncl goes big on importance of major labels and data, says he is confident UMG TikTok dispute will be resolved

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Warner Music’s Kyncl goes big on importance of major labels and data, says he is confident UMG TikTok dispute will be resolved

Speaking to investors on a call about Warner Music’s Q4 earnings, CEO Robert Kyncl said that major music companies are only becoming more important as technology advances. He also said that he is “confident” that Universal and TikTok will resolve their current dispute and agree a new licensing deal…

Sam Taylor • 08 Feb 2024

Setlist Podcast: Universal and TikTok accuse each other of “bullying” and “greed”

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Setlist Podcast: Universal and TikTok accuse each other of “bullying” and “greed”

The collapse of licensing talks between Universal Music and TikTok, UK Parliament's 'Misogyny In Music' report that calls for new legislation to end the cycle of harassment and abuse in the "boys' club" industry, and more…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 02 Feb 2024

TikTok accuses Universal of “greed” and “false narrative”, begins removing tracks

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TikTok accuses Universal of “greed” and “false narrative”, begins removing tracks

Universal Music released tracks are being removed from TikTok’s music library following the breakdown of licensing talks between the major and the social media platform - if no new deal is agreed the dispute will also mean Universal published songs being blocked, which will impact on other labels…

Chris Cooke • 01 Feb 2024

Universal Music is going to war with TikTok, accusing the social media giant of bullying and intimidation

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Universal Music is going to war with TikTok, accusing the social media giant of bullying and intimidation

After using its power and influence to force through changes to how streaming platforms pay for music, Universal Music - the biggest music company in the world - has set its sights on TikTok, which it accuses of “bullying and intimidation” in licensing negotiations.…

Sam Taylor • 31 Jan 2024

Bytedance to shut down Resso in India following government ban

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Bytedance to shut down Resso in India following government ban

TikTok owner Bytedance is shutting down music service Resso in India after the country’s government demanded it be removed from app stores. In other countries Resso has already been replaced by TikTok Music, but that hasn’t happening in India where the main TikTok platform is banned…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jan 2024

TikTok rolls out Add To Music Apps tool into nineteen more countries

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TikTok rolls out Add To Music Apps tool into nineteen more countries

TikTok has rolled out the Add To Music App tool that allows users to save tracks they discover on the social media platform to their personal libraries on streaming services like Spotify and Amazon Music…

Chris Cooke • 15 Dec 2023

TikTok rolls out Ticketmaster partnership into 20 more markets

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TikTok rolls out Ticketmaster partnership into 20 more markets

Following a pilot in the US, TikTok has now rolled out a Ticketmaster partnership into 20 more markets, making it easier for artists to promote shows via the social media platform…

Chris Cooke • 05 Dec 2023

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US court blocks Montana's TikTok ban

An American court has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the TikTok ban that was due to go into force in the state of Montana next year - with a judge concluding that the ban breaches free speech rights under the US Constitution…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2023

TikTok launches new promo tools for artists

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TikTok launches new promo tools for artists

TikTok has launched a new feature called Artist Account that provides promo and fan engagement tools for musicians on the social media platform…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2023