UMG buys 49 percent share in indie giant, [PIAS]
Universal Music Group has bought a 49 percent share of Play It Again Sam [PIAS], an independent music giant responsible for distributing labels such as Warp, Ninja Tune, and Domino
Music streaming giants not making enough profits to pay artists more, finds CMA
According to a recent investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), streaming services and associated record labels are not making excess profits, and can th
US Department of Justice launches investigation into Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster
The US Department of Justice is opening an investigation into Live Nation and Ticketmaster. According to The New York Times, the antitrust investigation “is focused on whether Li
Grammys 2023: Bonobo, Rüfüs Du Sol, and Beyoncé lead Dance / Electronic nominations
The nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced. Competing in the Dance / Electronic categories are Diplo, Bonobo, Rüfüs Du Sol, and Beyoncé, who all earn nomination
MOBO Awards add Best Electronic / Dance Music Act category to upcoming ceremony
The MOBO Awards, a ceremony celebrating excellence in British music of Black origin, has introduced a best Electronic / Dance Music category to this year’s proceedings. Sponsored
Spotify launches User Choice Billing pilot on Android
Spotify has begun testing User Choice billing on Android devices in select markets, reports The Verge. Earlier this year, Google announced it would pilot a project that would allow
Mount Kimbie installation sends giant baubles “flying” through London
Mount Kimbie’s Kai Campos was left “heartbroken” after a large-scale installation put up in conjunction with the band’s new album was blown down by Storm Claudio. Composed
Frank Ocean launches new radio show for Apple Music
Frank Ocean is launching a new radio show on Apple Music. Homer Radio is a one hour broadcast that will go live weekly, every Thursday at 22:00 (ET). According to Ocean, Homer Radi
Lady Of The House founder Laila McKenzie steps down amidst harassment allegations
Founder of female-led collective Lady Of The House, Laila McKenzie has stepped down from her role at the organisation temporarily. This follows allegations of harassment, bullying,
Hacker who sold unreleased music from Frank Ocean, Kanye West sentenced to 18 months in prison
In the age of streaming and digital releases, leaks have become somewhat of an inevitability. But for every instance of Spotify uploading an album a week too early, there’s more
