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BPI's Taylor added to ad-funded piracy think tank

BPI chief executive Geoff Taylor and artist manager James Barton have been added to MusicTank’s upcoming think tanks on ad-funded ...

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 22nd 2013 at 3:17PM
Asquared

Asquared partners with ADA for European distribution deal

Asquared Entertainment has partnered with Warner Music Group’s Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) for an exclusive European distribution deal.

Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 22nd 2013 at 2:44PM
CueSongs

CueSongs inks deal with licensing and tech company Audiosocket

Music licensing hub CueSongs will make its catalogue available to customers of music licensing and technology company Audiosocket in early ...

Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 22nd 2013 at 2:38PM
Evans to continue fronting Sony Awards

Evans to continue fronting Sony Awards

Chris Evans has been confirmed to host the Sony Radio Academy Awards for the next two years.

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 22nd 2013 at 1:59PM

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Absolute 80s revives

Absolute 80s revives "forgotten gems"

Digital music radio station Absolute 80s is launching a weekend show aiming to highlight hidden gems from the decade.

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 22nd 2013 at 1:51PM
iTunes

Today's iTunes UK charts: Naughty Boy No.1, Passenger No.2

Today's iTunes UK charts – correct at the time of posting (1pm) – are:
 
Singles:


Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 22nd 2013 at 12:59PM
IFPI

IFPI's Moore outlines 'pivotal moment' in Asian music markets

IFPI CEO Fances Moore has earmarked the Asian music market as one of “huge potential growth” but has called for ...

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 22nd 2013 at 12:55PM
Sony Corp considers Music division spin-off

Sony Corp considers Music division spin-off

Sony Corp. has confirmed that it will this week discuss proposals that it should sell part of its entertainment business ...

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 22nd 2013 at 11:17AM

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Deezer

Deezer launches first app for Xbox 360

Deezer has launched its first Xbox 360 app, giving users a new way to discover and listen to music.

Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 22nd 2013 at 9:53AM
6music

Radio playlist update: 6Music Gated Content

The latest BBC Radio 6Music playlist and Albums of the Day have been revealed, covering the seven days commencing Saturday, ...

Tina Hart
by Tina Hart
on May 22nd 2013 at 9:52AM
Pandora

Pandora launches pre-release streaming station

Pandora has launched Pandora Premieres, a station that offers listeners the opportunity to preview upcoming album releases in their entirety ...

Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 22nd 2013 at 9:40AM
Xbox One revealed, no mention of music content

Xbox One revealed, no mention of music content

Microsoft last night unveiled its first new video games console in eight years, the Xbox One.

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 22nd 2013 at 9:36AM

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Jac Holzman pays tribute to Ray Manzarek of The Doors

Jac Holzman pays tribute to Ray Manzarek of The Doors

The man who signed The Doors to Elektra Records in 1966, Jac Holzman, has paid tribute to the band's keyboard ...

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 21st 2013 at 9:41PM
Universal launches Label Services division in Australia

Universal launches Label Services division in Australia

Universal has launched a Label Services arm in Australia called Caroline Label Services.

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 21st 2013 at 6:27PM
Sting extends Sony/ATV deal

Sting extends Sony/ATV deal

Sony/ATV has extended an administration agreement with Sting dating backing more than a decade and a half.

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 21st 2013 at 5:35PM
Rob Wells takes seat on Universal Music Board

Rob Wells takes seat on Universal Music Board

Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Rob Wells, president of global digital business, to serve on its Executive Board. 

Wells, ...

Tim Ingham
by Tim Ingham
on May 21st 2013 at 5:09PM

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Hurts

Hurts music challenge produces interactive music video

A unique, interactive music video has been crowned the winner of a challenge set by the group Hurts to students ...

on May 21st 2013 at 3:43PM
Jared Smith

Jared Smith named President of Ticketmaster North America

Live Nation Entertainment has appointed Jared Smith as president of Ticketmaster North America.

by Thomas Rowbottom
on May 21st 2013 at 3:37PM
93 Feet East

Brick Lane venue 93 Feet East to re-open

East London club 93 Feet East is free to re-open after wining an appeal against the Tower Hamlets council who ...

Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 21st 2013 at 3:11PM
Placebo

Placebo announce new studio album

Placebo have announced their seventh studio album, Loud Like Love.

by Thomas Rowbottom
on May 21st 2013 at 2:15PM
Notting Hill Music

Notting Hill Music signs worldwide admin deal with Tileyard Music

Notting Hill Music has struck a deal with Tileyard Music to administer its catalogue throughout the world.
 
Tileyard, situated ...

Tina Hart
by Tina Hart
on May 21st 2013 at 1:10PM
iTunes

Today's iTunes UK charts: Naughty Boy No.1, Daft Punk No.2

Today's iTunes UK charts – correct at the time of posting (1pm) – are:
 
Singles:


Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 21st 2013 at 1:04PM
Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi slot up for grabs for unsigned band

Absolute Radio is pitching five unsigned bands against one other with the prize of supporting Bon Jovi on tour.

Paul Willams
by Paul Willams
on May 21st 2013 at 12:49PM
The Clash box set

New Clash box set announced with rarities

A Clash box set containing the band’s re-mastered recorded works and rarities, together with never before seen footage on DVD, ...

Rhian Jones
by Rhian Jones
on May 21st 2013 at 10:33AM
Global Radio

Global Radio must divest assets in RSL takeover

Global Radio must sell stations in seven areas of the UK following its acquisition of Real and Smooth Limited, the ...

Tom Pakinkis
by Tom Pakinkis
on May 21st 2013 at 10:30AM