The 1975, Yungblud and many more UK artists unite to fight racism and intolerance
NME reports: The 1975, Yungblud, Little Mix, and Jessie Ware are just a few of the key players from the UK music scene who have come together to co-sign an urgent call to speak […]
All Things Covered – 3 famous female songs you didn’t know were covers!
We often assume that any smash hit we hear must have been the artists’ original version, right? Well, as we’ve found out, that isn’t always the case. Whether a cover […]
Government unveils five-stage plan to see live performances return to UK
NME Reports: The government has unveiled a five-stage “road-map” plan to help the arts sector rebuild following the coronavirus pandemic. Billed as a “phased return” to business, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said […]
UNIVERSAL’S TUNECORE RIVAL SPINNUP LAUNCHES IN JAPAN
Music Business Worldwide Reports: Universal Music Group-owned DIY digital distribution service Spinnup has launched in Japan. The newly launched, localized Japanese language service promises to help provide local independent artists […]
Hundreds of grassroots music venues back call for £50 million cash injection from government
Complete Music Update Reports: Hundreds of independent venue businesses from across the UK have signed an open letter to the government backing the Music Venue Trust’s call for a £50 […]
Queen to appear on the face of UK postage stamps
NME Reports: Queen will appear on the face of UK postage stamps in July in honour of their 50th anniversary, thanks to the Royal Mail. They will be the third rock […]
Duffy shares powerful new track ‘River In The Sky’
NME Reports: Duffy has shared her second track since sharing her painful account of her experience of being kidnapped, drugged and sexually assaulted. Sharing ‘River in the Sky’ on Instagram, the Welsh singer […]
Josh Kroehn is the latest star from down under set to wow overseas
Having developed a passion for music from a young age in his home-town of Adelaide, Australia, Josh Kroehn is ready to show the world his talent with his new single […]
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP EXPANDS IN MENA, OPENING OFFICES IN MOROCCO AND ISRAEL
Music Business Worldwide has reported that Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a significant expansion of its operations within the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), with the launch of […]
George Floyd’s daughter Gianna thanks Kanye West for college fund donation
NME reports: Gianna Floyd, the daughter of the late George Floyd, has publicly thanked Kanye West for setting up a tuition fund to pay for her future college education. The rapper arranged […]