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Artists from South East Europe at risk of “cultural erasure” as a result of Spotify’s 1000 stream threshold

A new study has put the spotlight on the 1000 stream royalty payment threshold introduced by Spotify last year, concluding ...
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Primal Scream festival performance cancelled following criticism of “antisemitic” imagery shown at Roundhouse gig

A Roundhouse show by Primal Scream last week was criticised over controversial images shown during a performance of their ...
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As indie community calls again for Universal’s Downtown deal to be blocked, will UMG flog off Curve to get over regulators?

Universal Music has proposed a remedy to allay the European Commission’s concerns over its bid to buy Downtown Music. That ...
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Rights management company says it boosted Dionne Warwick’s royalties “sixtyfold”, then she unilaterally cancelled its contracts

A New York music rights company has sued Dionne Warwick, seeking to enforce past contracts that grant it 25-50% of her royalty income. It says it helped Warwick handle legal and admin issues, boosting ...
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Approved: Sassy 009

Sassy 009 thrives in the in-between: a space where distorted vocals, grunge textures, shoegaze swells, 90s beatronica and gauzy hyperpop collide. On new single ‘Mirrors’, she links with ...
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UK government must rule out new AI copyright exception after “overwhelming” consensus in consultation

The UK government has published an update on its consultation on copyright and AI, revealing that 88% of respondents said AI companies should be forced to get licences before making use of existing ...
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CMU Selects - the last week’s standout releases

Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise last week, from Together For Palestine, Sasha Keable, Sean Trelford, Deca OTA + Sex Mask ‘LULLABY’ by Together For Palestine, featuring Amena, ...
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Sassy 009

Sassy 009 thrives in the in-between: a space where distorted vocals, grunge textures, shoegaze swells, 90s beatronica and gauzy hyperpop collide. On new single ‘Mirrors’, she links with ...
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Ed Newton-Rex

The UK government has published an update on its consultation on copyright and AI, revealing that 88% of respondents said AI companies should be forced to get licences before making use of existing ...
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With US radio stations making $14 billion, it’s time for them to stop robbing musicians, says Gene Simmons

The fact AM/FM radio stations in the US do not have to pay royalties to artists and labels was back in the spotlight in Washington yesterday. Gene Simmons told Congress members that a $14 billion radi ...
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Pro Music Rights threatens litigation over Congressman’s letter and BMI’s criticisms

Earlier this week US Congress member Scott Fitzgerald asked the FTC to investigate if collecting society Pro Music Rights was ...
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ECSA calls for transparency over the major’s AI deals - and confirmation songs and recordings will have parity

ECSA, representing songwriters and composers across Europe, has called for more transparency about the big AI deals now being announced by the majors. Writers need to know various things about those ...