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Kerry Trainor steps down at SoundCloud, Michael Weissman promoted to CEO

SoundCloud president Michael Weissman has been appointed CEO. He will take over from current CEO and longtime colleague Kerry Trainor (pictured, left, alongside Weissman), effective January 1, 2021. Trainor will remain a member of the board of directors. “I’m honoured to lead SoundCloud’s next chapter,” said Michael Weissman. "The company is ...

Yungblud plays targeted virtual tour for international audience

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Arlo Parks, Mae Muller & more for Facebook new music project

Spotify reveals streaming trends and biggest UK artists of 2020

Millions tune in to Dua Lipa's record-breaking 2054 livestream

DCMS Committee chair Julian Knight warns industry on 'interference' with streaming inquiry witnesses

DCMS Committee chair Julian Knight has warned the music industry about any “interference” with witnesses giving evidence to the streaming inquiry. During the explosive first session last week ...

Media platform Dummy teams with Believe on invite-only distribution company

London-based online platform and media brand Dummy has launched a new distribution company, DMY Distribution. Offering distribution services for both emerging and established artists, DMY Distribution’s provides support ...

TikTok and ICE agreement: PRS, GEMA, Peer Music, Downtown and more in multi-year licensing deal

TikTok has been signing big deals in 2020, including Sony Music and Buma/Stemra. And now it’s secured one of the most important agreements, as part of global ...

MUSIC WEEK NEWS

Gismart's Lana Meisak on partnering with labels for mobile gaming promotion

Elbow's Guy Garvey on how user-centric payments could help new artists make a living from streaming

Elvis Costello talks songwriting in the streaming era

Music companies on how tech is changing the industry for the better

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