🎧 Approved: Freak Slug
Freak Slug, the eclectic project helmed by Mancunian multi-hyphenate Xenya Genovese, mixes elements of dreamy alt-pop with a distinct 90s nostalgia, blending sweetness with just enough edge. Genovese’s moniker itself…
Hollywood studios say AI training opt-out critical, Singapore must clarify copyright rules
Hollywood’s trade body has asked the US government to put pressure on any countries considering introducing new copyright exceptions that benefit AI companies – like, for example, the UK –…
⏩ Releases & Tours: Oct 2024 (Week 43)
Alessia Cara released her new single ‘(Isn’t It) Obvious’. alessi rose released her new single ‘imsochillandcool’. Amyl And The Sniffers released their new single ‘Jerkin’. Anna McClellan released her new…
Mitchell Asset Management boss says the future of the music business is kids “buying P Diddy skins” in Fortnite. Is it time for Proper Group’s investors to ask for their money back?
It’s got to be tough being John Mitchell, top banana at the company formerly known as Utopia Music. One day you’re quietly trundling along operating your “corporate advisory, investment and…
Bauer utilises changes to broadcasting laws to remove regional shows from Greatest Hits Radio
The long-running de-localisation of local radio in the UK continues, with Bauer capitalising on a recent change to broadcasting laws to remove the regional afternoon shows that air on its…
Assistant Bars and Duty Manager // Islington Assembly Hall (London)
Assistant Bars and Duty Manager (£34,770 – £35,862) Are you passionate about event management and the world of hospitality and ready to take the next steps in your career? Islington…
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders – Kit Muir-Rogers Q&A
As part of our new Horizon Future Leaders series of interviews, we are connecting with the music industry’s next generation of leaders to gather candid advice and insights into their…
Matt Hanner, founder of live agency Runway, on this year’s Agents x Managers Conference
After last year’s sold-out inaugural event, Runway – the independent live music booking agency founded by Matt Hanner – is returning to London’s Rich Mix with its Agents x Managers…
Op-ed: Dorothea Thompson of Bray & Krais on the Morrissey + Marr trademark tensions
In a recent website post, former The Smiths frontman Morrissey claimed that ex-bandmate Johnny Marr had registered THE SMITHS as a trademark – “without any consultation to Morrissey, and without…
Sony Music shows off “next-generation immersive technologies”, trails upcoming Myles Smith Fortnite event
At an event at Sony Music’s London offices earlier today, the major record company showcased its work creating content and events for artists on platforms like Roblox and Fortnite via…