Island Records and Urban Development have announced a partnership that will give early stages musicians access to development funding, mentoring and industry expertise. The partnership is being headed up by the non-profit Urban Development’s founder and director Pamela McCormick and Island Records UK’s Urban Division president Alex Boateng. Speaking about…
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MON. BRIEF: eOne Adds Amelia Artists • Feldman Exits WMG For Paradigm • Spotify Improves Ad Targeting • More
MONDAY 8.5.19
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How To Contact The Court If PledgeMusic Owes You Money plus Confirmation That An Investigation Is Underway
Late last week, a court-approved the "winding up" of PledgeMusic. It’s the UK equivalent of liquidation to cover debts, and while the few assets still held by PledgeMusic are likely to go for pennies on the dollar, this sale marks the last hope that thousands of artists, labels and fans…
Questlove, DMC Headline CD Baby DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby has moved its DIY Musician conference to Austin on August 16-18. To mark the shift, the much-loved d.i.y. music distributor is adding some real star power to its already strong mix of networking, advice, and inspiration. Questlove will explore what tools and tech support a musician’s creativity and…
Apple Music Relaunches Flagship Alt Playlist As ALT CTRL
Apple Music has relaunched its flagship alternative playlist as ALT CTRL. Formerly known as The A-List, the refreshed global playlist spotlights new music from across the alternative genre, hand-picked by Apple Music curators. The playlist art for ALT CTRL will feature a different artist each week, timed to new releases…
Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Breaks Record For Most Weeks At #1 On Streaming Chart
Move over Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, The Chainsmokers and Drake, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has broken yet another record, this time for the most weeks atop the Streaming Songs charts. The song nabbed a 17th week at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs tally…
Katy Perry, Capitol Records Must Pay $2.78M In ‘Dark Horse’ Song Damages
A jury found that Katy Perry, her collaborators and Capitol Records must pay $2.78 million in damages after it was determined that her 2013 hit “Dark Horse” copied a Christian rap song. Perry herself was hit for just over $550,000, with Capitol Records responsible for the vast majority of the…
FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Takeaways, PledgeMusic Court Update, ICM Partners For Discovery, More
FRIDAY 8.2.19
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Woodstock 50 Canceled [OFFICIAL]
After months of legal and organization turmoil, venue changes, and speculation, organizers of the Woodstock 50th anniversary festival announced that the festival has officially been canceled. In a statement released on Wednesday, Woodstock Music & Arts co-founder Michael Lang said: “We are saddened that a series of unforeseen setbacks has…
Court Allows PledgeMusic To Sell Off Assets, UK Music Industry Demands Investigation
PledgeMusic was in a UK courtroom yesterday to begin the process of "winding up" the company, the UK equivalent of liquidation of remaining assets. A UK judge has approved the process. Investigation Called For At the hearing, trade group UK Music called for an investigation, pointing out that the court…