MP expresses concern over TikTok’s grip on the UK music industry
Conservative MP Damian Collins has voiced concerns over the control that TikTok allegedly has on British musicians. Collins, a former Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, sha
Bandcamp introduces in-app playlist feature
Bandcamp has introduced a new feature that allows users to create playlists from their purchased music on the Bandcamp app. The feature allows users to organise music according to
TikTok launched an experiment that limits users’ music options for viral videos
Popular video sharing app TikTok piloted an experiment this month aimed to investigate the importance of music to its platform and users. The experiment, which targeted TikTok’s
Beyoncé sweeps Dance / Electronic Music categories at 65th Grammys
Beyoncé swept the Dance / Electronic music categories at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, beating out fellow nominees Bonobo, Rüfüs du Sol, and Diplo in both the Best Da
Beatport acquires majority stake in International Music Summit
Beatport has acquired the majority stake in Ibiza’s International Music Summit (IMS). On January 31st, The Beatport Group announced the partnership, which they stated will “enh
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim musical ‘Here Lies Love’ to have Broadway debut
Here Lies Love, a musical about the life of Imelda Marcos by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, is set to have its Broadway debut later this year. The disco-pop musical, staged like a co
Coachella announces 2023 lineup, including Overmono and Björk
California’s most Instagrammable two weekend festival, Coachella has announced the full lineup for its 2023 edition. Set to take place across April 14-16, and again from April 21
EU’s €387k Metaverse rave backfires
Only six people attended a Metaverse rave organised by The EU’s foreign aid department. Set up to educate and inform people about the EU’s Global Gateway investment plan, the w
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
