News TikTok to shutter music subscription service TikTok Music in November Service is currently live in five territories including Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia
News Revealed: Atlantic Music Group’s new leadership structure under incoming CEO Elliot Grainge Craig Kallman promoted to Chief Music Officer under new structure
News Musician accused of $10m AI streaming fraud scam pleads not guilty (report) Michael Smith was indicted by the US Government earlier this month over an alleged $10 million streaming fraud scam
News Sony Music Africa strikes strategic partnership with Crux Global to support artists from Ghana Crux Global has been providing digital distribution services to local artists for over six years
News TuneCore says that tracks within its ‘TuneCore Accelerator’ program ‘experienced nearly 10 billion new streams’ in the first half of 2024 TuneCore has released the second edition of its 'TuneCore Accelerator Report'
News Maik Pallasch to exit role as MD for Central and Eastern Europe at The Orchard The Berlin-based exec joined the company in 2021
Analysis News Universal’s direct-to-fan business has been growing at a whopping 33% rate, and 3 other things we learned at UMG’s Capital Markets Day UMG has revealed it's working with Spotify on the streaming platform's new 'Super-Premium' subscription tier
Music Business Jobs IDOL IDOL – Head of Digital Content Operations (FR) Required: At least 5 years' experience in a similar role in the music industry. In-depth knowledge of platform back offices, Style Guides and various digital formats: XML, DDEX standardsJob type: Digital Platform / RetailLocation: Paris, FranceApplications for this position have now closed.
News Tempo Music sues Miley Cyrus (and half the music industry) for allegedly copying Bruno Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’ on megahit ‘Flowers’ Numerous music streaming services, along with Live Nation and Disney, are named as defendants in the copyright infringement suit
News Web3 music streaming platform Tune.FM raises $50m in funding The company has now raised $80M in its efforts to cut out the middleman between artists and music streamers
News Court allows copyright infringement suit over Dua Lipa’s megahit Levitating to proceed A copyright infringement case over Dua Lipa's megahit Levitating is set to go forward
News Abu Dhabi’s ESMAA and Anghami settle legal dispute and strike licensing agreement Deal marks the resolution of a legal dispute between Anghami and ESMAA (representing PopArabia and Reservoir)
News The MLC promotes five execs in leadership roles to bolster outreach, education, and member services The Mechanical Licensing Collective has distributed $2 billion to rightsholders since it launched in 2021
News Universal launches Def Jam Recordings Sweden under the leadership of Mattias Caliste Mattias Caliste most recently ran Virgin Music Sweden
News Tencent Music launches ‘Music Outreach’ program, showcasing Chinese artists globally Along with live performances, TME will host industry forums, music sessions, and engage with students and faculty at local universities