Setlist Podcast: US politicians want TikTok to sell up or be banned
On this week’s show we discuss proposals voted through the US House of Representatives this week to force TikTok owner ByteDance to sell the video-sharing app or face a ban…
Spotify asks European Commission to force Apple to approve its app amends
Spotify has written to the European Commission urging it to put pressure on Apple to approve changes the streaming service has made to its iOS app following the recent ruling…
⏩ One Liners: Hyperdub, Deezer, Dua Lipa + more
DEALS 💰 HarbourView Equity Partners has secured $500 million in debt financing, led by KKR and secured in part on its music rights catalogue. KKR recently had a music-related pay…
Selling TikTok would be last resort for ByteDance, sources say as House votes through sell-or-be-banned law
The US House Of Representatives has voted in favour of a law that would force TikTok’s China-based owner ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a ban in…
⏩ One Liners: SXSW, Official Charts Company, Nightwish + more
DEALS ☢️ Nightwish have marked their 20th anniversary of signing to Nuclear Blast by re-signing their deal with the metal label. “20 years ago our journey together with Nuclear Blast…
TikTok insists it isn’t forcing Americans to phone politicians as ban proposal gets fast-tracked in Congress
TikTok has been accused of forcing some of its US users to call their representatives in Congress about the proposed new law that could see the social media app banned…
⏩ One Liners: Academy Music Group, Slipknot, Rina Sawayama + more
APPOINTMENTS 💡 Academy Music Group has hired Liam Boylan as its new CEO. He was previously CEO of Wembley Stadium. “I am THRILLED to step into the CEO role with…
📑 CMU Digest: Spotify’s French tantrum; WMG sets sights on Believe + more
This week: France has stood firm against Spotify’s bullying – and Spotify is having a tantrum. Warner Music has thrown its hat into the ring for Believe – but can…
Setlist Podcast: Apple blames Spotify for €1.8 billion fine
On this week’s show we discuss the €1.8 billion fine Apple has been ordered to pay by the EU following an investigation into claims of anti-competitive behaviour made by Spotify,…
⏩ One Liners: Kings Of Leon, ReBalance relaunch, Lauren Mayberry + more
DEALS 👑 Reservoir Media has signed a new publishing deal with Kings Of Leon. “Expanding our catalogue with new music from Kings Of Leon is a golden opportunity for Reservoir…