NEWS & PRESS
ADA’s global expansion continues with launch in Japan
Accomplished Exec And Digital Music Pioneer Kaz Aida To Run ADA In The World’s Second Largest Music Market ADA, Warner Music’s global independent distribution division, is opening for business in Japan, the world’s second largest music market. The local ADA team...more
Small Moves Records launches with first release featuring Jez Kerr, Denise Johnson and Sidone B Hand Halford
LISTEN / WATCH ‘VOICES ARE GOLDEN’ HERE Today (19th October) a new independent record label is born. Small Moves Records, with its base in Manchester, is Jez Kerr (A Certain Ratio), Steve Brown (Higuera Records) and Trevor Johnson (Factory Records graphic...more
CD Baby Publishing Collections Now Exceed $10MM
The leader in independent musician services fosters true creative freedom by collecting every penny due creators, worldwide CD Baby’s music publishing service, CD Baby Pro Publishing, has collected more than $10MM on behalf of its songwriters and performing artists....more
Sony/ATV Extends Worldwide Deal with Cass Lowe
Sony/ATV Music Publishing UK announced it has renewed its worldwide publishing agreement with Cass Lowe. Cass Lowe is an award winning, multi-platinum selling English songwriter, producer and musician well known for collaborating with top artists across genres, including Charli XCX,...more
Music Venue Trust Announce 89% Success Rate for Grassroots Music Venues Applying to Culture Recovery Fund
With both rounds of the UK government’s Cultural Recovery Fund now announced Music Venue Trust (MVT) has announced an 89% success rate for grassroots music venue members of the Music Venues Alliance (MVA) who applied for funding. 291 grassroots music venues...more
OnNow.tv, leader in livestream aggregation, announces V1 of livestreaming metadata standards
The pandemic catapulted livestreaming from niche medium to essential resource. Viewers of all ages and backgrounds found an exciting new resource for entertainment and information. Talented creators leaped into a new way to engage fans and keep doing the things...more
Deezer debuts Songcatcher and Flow widgets for iOS 14
When it comes to music, sometimes there's just no time to waste. You need your tunes served up quick and easy! So take control of your homepage on your iOS 14 with our new handy widgets that keep the beats...more
Sigur Ros call on Icelandic government to revoke “shameful†double jeopardy tax law
TAX EVASION CLAIMS “STRONGLY DENIED” Band Slam Government’s Continued “Aggressive Pursuit” of over 100 Active Cases Despite Pausing New Prosecutions After Widespread Criticism Sigur Ros, one of Iceland’s biggest cultural exports of recent decades, are calling on the Icelandic government to urgently...more
Kylie: Infinite Disco
STEP INTO KYLIE'S IMAGINATION JOIN KYLIE ON A JOURNEY TO HER INFINITE DISCO, A PERFORMANCE SPECTACULAR STREAMED ACROSS THE GLOBE ON NOVEMBER 7 On November 7 Kylie will stream a ticketed performance across the globe, taking fans on a journey inside her imagination...more
Culture Recovery Fund - part 2
All the companies and organisiations in the Music category, along with a few relevant others in different categories. Somerset House Trust £850,000.00 SouthBank £52,191.00 78 Sackville St Ltd £85,000.00 AAJA Deptford £58,324.00 Alastair Hanson Ltd £160,000.00 Armonico Consort Limited £104,447.00 Atom Promotions £58,000.00 Barnet Education Arts Trust £300,000.00 Bath Forum Limited £242,775.00 Beardyman £50,000.00 Beechfair Ltd £252,324.00 Berkshire Maestros £783,746.00 Birmingham International Jazz Festival £50,540.00 Birmingham Music...more
Contemporary artists customise Fender guitars for auction to support the vital work of The Big Issue in time of crisis
Gavin Turk, Vhils, Conrad Shawcross, Joe Rush, Lauren Baker and Goldie amongst artists that have added their unique touch to a set of Fender Stratocaster guitars Guitars and additional works of art will be available to bid on Wednesday 4th November Money raised...more
Anti Ticket Touting group awarded grant from Culture Recovery Fund
FEAT, a non-profit created to combat ticketing touting in live performance, has been awarded £50,000 as part of the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has...more
Sony/ATV Nashville signs Nate Smith to worldwide deal
Today, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville announced it has signed breakout country singer, songwriter, and artist Nate Smith to a global publishing agreement.Nate Smith is a singer-songwriter originally from Paradise, California, known for his debut EP Reckless and the popular single “Wildfire,” which...more
588 more arts organisations saved by more than £76 million in latest culture recovery fund grants
588 cultural organisations across England to benefit from a share of more than £76 million This funding builds on the biggest tranche of money awarded from the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund announced on Monday, taking the total to £333...more
Lockdown livestream initiative ‘The Record Club’ from Official Charts, Record Store Day & National Album Day extends for new 12-month series
Revamped identity and new official partner unveiled - premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins ‘The Record Club in association with Bowers & Wilkins’ kicks off with Future Islands discussing new album As Long As You Are Set reminder to watch episode 1 of...more
War Child’s HELP album back in shops after initial run of 2020 copies sold out on day of re-release
Limited edition vinyl was re-released last month to celebrate the album’s 25th anniversary https://WarChild.lnk.to/Help25So War Child have announced that the vinyl re-release of their landmark 1995 HELP album is back in shops as of today, after the initial run of 2020 vinyl...more
Defected launch new three-part virtual event: We Dance As One
Defected are bringing on board displaced or redundant professionals to work behind the scenes Carl Cox, CamelPhat, Mike Dunn, Sam Divine and more billed for first virtual event WE DANCE AS ONE 1.0 CAMELPHAT / CARL COX / MIKE...more
Sony Music announces partnership with music and technology entrepreneur Rob Ronaldson
Ronaldson to launch ‘Robots + Humans' imprint through Sony Music UK and Publishing Partnership with Sony/ATV Initial roster includes singer, songwriter, rapper and musician Powfu Sony Music today announced a new partnership with music and technology entrepreneur Rob Ronaldson, focused on...more
Warner Music Baltics opens office in Tallinn
First local signings are Estonia’s NOËP and Lithuania’s The Roop HMC Publishing To Also Expand Operations Warner Music Group is to strengthen its operations in the Baltics with the opening of an office in Tallinn, Estonia. It’s the first time that Warner Music Baltics,...more
DCMS Committee to examine impact of streaming on future of the music industry
MPs will examine what economic impact music streaming is having on artists, record labels and the sustainability of the wider music industry. With streaming currently accounting for more than half of the global music industry's revenue, the inquiry will look at the business...more
Sony/ATV signs Frank Ski to worldwide deal
Today, Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced it has signed celebrated songwriter, producer, DJ and radio and television personality Frank Ski to a global publishing deal. Frank Ski is known for his impressive music catalogue in Hip-Hop, Rap, Gospel, and Baltimore club-music, which...more
Amazon Music Releases “The First One†Podcast with DJ Khaled
Amazon Music announced today the premiere of “The First One,” a new podcast hosted by one of the most prolific hit makers of the 21st century, DJ Khaled. Developed by Amazon Music and the Springhill Company, the media conglomerate founded...more
Sony/ATV Nashville Signs Restless Road to Global Deal
Today, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville announced it has signed popular country music band Restless Road to a worldwide publishing agreement. Made up of three unique, complementary voices, Restless Road is a one-of-a-kind country trio consisting of Zach Beeken, Colton Pack, and...more
ERA Statement on DCMS Select Committee inquiry into Music Streaming
Following this morning’s announcement that the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee is launching an inquiry into music streaming, Kim Bayley, CEO of the Entertainment Retailers Association, said “We welcome the decision of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee...more
Carl Cox announces VR concerts on TIDAL-backed Sensorium Galaxy
Carl Cox, one of the world’s leading figures in electronic music, will host a series of exclusive performances in Sensorium Galaxy — a social VR platform backed by former owner of Brooklyn Nets Mikhail Prokhorov and Jay-Z’s music streaming service...more
Iceland Airwaves' streaming fest: ‘Live From Reykjavik’, ft. Of Monsters And Men, Ólafur Arnalds, Ãsgeir, Daði Freyr and more
From Iceland with love.Iceland’s foremost musicians band together for ‘Live From Reykjavík’, a new, streaming festival brought to you by the team behind Iceland Airwaves. Today, Of Monsters and Men, Ólafur Arnalds, Ásgeir, Daði Freyr, Júníus Meyvant and more are announced for two nights of incredible performances across Reykjavík on...more
UTA announces new partners
Leading global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency (UTA) today announced its largest partner class in its 30-year history – with 19 agents and executives across 14 divisions elevated into the partnership. The company’s last partner class was announced...more
Indian rap superstar Ikka signs with Mass Appeal India
Acclaimed rapper and songwriter partners with Mass Appeal to further evolve Indian Hip-Hop genre Mass Appeal India will release IKKA’s lead single ‘Level Up’ featuring DIVINE, from his upcoming debut album ‘I,’ on 26th October 2020 “We started Mass Appeal India to give...more
Musicians' Union and The Ivors Academy welcome Government inquiry into music streaming
The Musicians’ Union (MU) and The Ivors Academy have warmly welcomed today’s announcement of a Government inquiry into streaming in the music industry and, in particular, the economic impact music streaming is having on artists and the sustainability of the...more
Oxide & Neutrino sign to New State
“You want to talk about Oxide & Neutrino? You need to talk about DIY culture…” UKF “Alex "Oxide" Rivers may be Britain's most original dance producer.” THE GUARDIAN “Dilemma" rediscovers the Kraftwerk principle: inflexibility can sometimes be funkier than suppleness…” SIMON REYNOLDS Gold-album...more
THE HEADLINES
Second round of Culture Recovery Fund recipients announced (see News)
Discord over song royalties sours American trade talks (see News)
MPs to examine the economic impact of streaming on the music industry (see News)
Sony forms partnership with music and technology entrepreneur Rob Ronaldson (see Business)
Big Hit Entertainment IPO proves a success (see Business)
Spotify launches feature that allows music in podcasts (see Digital)
L.A. Reid signs to Hipgnosis Songs Fund; appointed to Board (see Deals)
Music venues gratefully receive share of Culture Recovery Fund (see News)