Social Media Manager // The Drop. (Brighton Hybrid)
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERThe Drop. We are a collective of Digital Strategists, Content Creators and Social Specialists based in Brighton. We work with some of the leading music, event and lifestyle…
Signposting youtube-dl streamripper not allowed confirms German appeals court, as US Supreme Court weighs in on majors v Cox
There have been developments on both sides of the Atlantic in relation to the music industry’s legal efforts to tackle online piracy. In Europe, a German court has upheld a…
“Offensive and untrue” says Universal Music after Drake accuses major of streaming fraud in Kendrick beef
Universal Music recently launched a $500 million lawsuit against Believe accusing the distributor of facilitating streaming fraud via its TuneCore business. Though if Universal really wants to crackdown on streaming…
🎧 Approved: Ethel
Paris-based songstress Ethel has cultivated a sound that feels both intimate and otherworldly – perfect for late-night introspection. She’s already been quietly reshaping alt-pop with her ambient, moody and ethereal…
Will Page says music copyright generated $45.5 billion in 2023
Global music copyright revenues in 2023 were $45.5 billion, 11% up year-on-year, according to economist Will Page, who has just published his annual study that seeks to capture as many…
US PRO AllTrack launches mechanical royalties collection service
AllTrack, the newest of the five performing rights organisations in the US, has formally launched a mechanical rights division, allowing independent songwriters to collect more royalties via one platform. That,…
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders – Emma Wiggin Q&A
As part of our 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 career journeys. …
Massachusetts hobbles touts as Barcelona pledges to combat “illegal resale” of tickets
Live Nation has responded to criticism of a new law introduced by the state of Massachusetts that restricts the resale of tickets, insisting that it will help reduce unscrupulous behaviour…
AEG keen to reignite Young Thug breach of contract case, but needs time to do more copyright investigations
Following Young Thug’s recent release from prison, AEG is keen to reignite its legal battle with the rapper in relation to an allegedly breached 2017 contract and the $5 million…
🎧 Approved: L-Vis 1990
As co-founder of the iconic Night Slugs label, L-Vis 1990 (aka James Connolly) has helped redefine UK club sounds, bridging hyper-local scenes and global movements. From Girl Unit’s ‘Wut’ to…