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Major music companies lost billions in value last week after a report led people to believe streaming subscriptions are ‘shrinking’ in the UK. MBW doesn’t think that idea smells quite right – and we’re not alone.

Why we don’t think the UK subscription market actually ‘shrunk’ in Q1
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China’s TF Entertainment inks deals with Tencent Music and rival NetEase Cloud Music… but Tencent gets a 30-day exclusivity window

TF Entertainment has struck deals with two China-based music streaming companies this week
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Four Tet vs. Domino: Artist settles royalties dispute against label

Electronic musician Four Tet has resolved a legal dispute with Domino Records over a deal he signed in 2001
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Ex-Roblox Head of Music Jon Vlassopulos joins advisory board of metaverse company Dubit

Vlassopulus will work with Dubit in a senior advisory capacity on future metaverse strategies
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The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams named as investors for a16z Cultural Leadership Fund committed to Black wealth generation in technology

The fund has invested into over 300 a16z portfolio companies since its launch four years ago
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FUGA bolsters marketing team with new hires and promotions in the US and UK

Helen Barrass joins FUGA’s UK team as Head of Marketing Strategy
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Anthony De Padua promoted to Vice President, Digital Marketing at RCA Records

De Padua first started at RCA Records in 2020 as Director, Digital Marketing
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From Goldman Sachs’ multi-billion dollar forecast to BTS’ hiatus: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – and why they matter
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7 Songs by LGBTQ+ Artists You Should Be Listening to This Pride Month

While many associate Pride month with big companies changing their logos to rainbow colors or city-wide Pride Parades being celebrated across the world, it’s actually much more. Pride month comes with an array of celebrations – including dance parties and more. What many don’t know is pride is actually a huge theme within the EDM […]

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Franklin ‘Twizz’ David named President of Brand, Content and Partnerships in North America at Chocolate City

Chocolate City partnered with Warner Music Group (WMG) in 2019
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