Bad news for Article 13 critics – the Copyright Directive keeps gaining traction in Europe. While indie artists were busy fighting labels and publishers in Europe, France and Germany seemingly saved the Copyright Directive. After hitting a brick wall i…
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Furious UK Fans Reportedly Denied Refunds for Ryan Adams’ Upcoming Tour
British fans aren’t too happy with Ryan Adams, SJM Concerts, and Ticketmaster UK right now. As you’ve probably heard, things haven’t gone so well for Ryan Adams lately. First, a New York Times story claimed the singer maintained emotionally and sexuall…
TikTok Agrees to Pay $5.7 Million to the FTC for Failing to Get Parental Approval for Users Under 13
Failure to require parental consent has cost TikTok a record multi-million dollar fine with the Federal Trade Commission. TikTok is not safe for your child. That’s according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), at least. TikTok’s parent company, Byte…
Ticketmaster Acquires Moshtix, an Australian Indie Ticketing Firm
Live Nation continues its rampant acquisition spree, this time through its subsidiary, Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster has confirmed a new acquisition. The Live Nation subsidiary in Australia has purchased Moshtix. The Australian ticketing firm remains pop…
Pandora Launches Stories, Allowing Artists to Add Commentaries onto Playlists
With competitors unveiling new podcast and spoken-word features, Pandora has unveiled a new podcast-like feature. Pandora has unveiled a new feature for artists. The digital radio service has launched Stories, a new format which pairs songs with podcas…
UMG’s Advice to Artists in the Smart Speaker Era — Have Your Song Title Front and Center
At MWC in Barcelona, Lucian Grainge offered relatively simple advice for artists and songwriters amidst the rise of smart speakers. According to a report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the installed base for smart speakers in the …
Spotify Is Now Live In India as High Court Denies Warner’s Injunction Request
Spotify and Warner Music Group are still fighting over the use of statutory licenses in India. But Spotify is now going live in the country. Updated: Spotify is already going live throughout India, with screenshots popping up on Twitter and multiple r…
Siding with Aspire Music Group, NY Supreme Court Dismisses Young Money’s Counterclaim
First, the New York Supreme Court sides with Aspire Music Group against UMG. Then, it doesn’t. Now, it does once more. Last summer, Universal Music Group (UMG) received some pretty bad news. New York Supreme Court Judge Barry Ostrager had refused to …
YouTube Launches New Mini-Series for Emerging Artists — Starting with Billie Eilish
What does Billie Eilish’s deal with YouTube mean for up-and-coming artists? YouTube Music has launched a new mini-series. The new series will promote emerging artists. Featured artists will express themselves creatively, engage with their fans, and pr…
Ahead of Farewell Tour, Peter Frampton Reveals Struggle With Incurable Degenerative Disease
Peter Frampton has revealed his struggle with an incurable disease. Ahead of the launch of his farewell tour this summer, Peter Frampton has confirmed a new personal struggle. Speaking on CBS This Morning: Sunday, the rock musician revealed he battles …