Calls to Boycott Spotify Grow After Daniel Ek Invests €100M In Mil-Tech

After Spotify CEO Daniel Ek dropped a €100 million investment in AI defense company Helsing, developing technology for EU militaries.

YoungBoy Music Videos Abruptly Removed From YouTube

The music videos of YoungBoy have been removed from YouTube as the popular rapper awaits a trial on multiple charges.

Khashoggi Fiancé Urges Justin Bieber to Cancel Saudi Arabia Concert

Jamal Khashoggi's fiance has asked Justin Bieber not to perform at an upcoming show in Saudi Arabia to send a powerful message.

Why Songwriter Royalty Rates Won't Be Changing Much

No matter the outcome of these current rate hearings, nothing important will change when it comes to songwriter royalty rates.

UMG Sues OpenDeal Over Republic Records Trademark Infringement

UMG is suing an investment platform for allegedly infringing upon multiple Republic Records trademarks by expanding into the music industry.

Money Man Receives Entire $1 Million Advance In Bitcoin

Money Man has officially received the entirety of a $1 million advance in Bitcoin, according to a video that he uploaded to social media.

Swedish Rapper Einar Shot Dead in Stockholm – Age 19

A 19-year-old rapper was shot dead in Stockholm last night. Einar was the subject of an abduction and kidnapping last year, too.

Metal-Loving Principal Won’t Be Fired for Iron Maiden Social Media Posts

A Canadian school principal won't be fired for loving Iron Maiden too much after a petition for her removal backfired spectacularly.

Primary Wave, Bing Crosby Estate Ink Deal For IP, Brand Rights, More

Primary Wave has inked a deal with the Bing Crosby estate, including an interest in the singer's name, likeness, royalties, and more.

Why Did The Rolling Stones Drop 'Brown Sugar' From Their Setlist?

The Rolling Stones aren't playing their 1971 hit, "Brown Sugar" on their 2021 No Filter Tour. Why? It depends on which member you ask.

TikTok Removed 81 Million Videos In Q2 2021

TikTok has removed 81 million videos in Q2 2021 the company has revealed as part of its transparency report.

YouTube Is Refusing to Promote NBA Youngboy – Manager Alleges

NBA YoungBoy is well on his way to a third number one album, but without the help of YouTube. His manager says the platform refuses to promote the artist.

Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Marty Bandier Join $5 Million Round for Audius

Blockchain-based music streaming platform Audius has raised $5 million in funding from some of the biggest names in the music industry.

TikTok Parent Preps Streaming Service Following Tencent Music Penalty

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is reportedly preparing to enter the music streaming space later this year.

This Iranian Musician Risks Prison for Releasing a New Album

Iranian musician Mehdi Rajabian faces prison for creating and releasing a new album of music he worked on in secret in the country.

New ABBA Album Tops 80K Pre-Orders, Breaks Universal UK Record

ABBA fans have helped the group break a Universal Music UK record for most pre-orders, topping 80,000 as the group preps a virtual tour.

Afghan Folk Singer Executed by the Taliban Following Music Ban

Afghan folk singer Fawad Andarabi has been killed by the Taliban following a country-wide ban on music, according to multiple sources.

TikTok Faces Senate Inquiry Over Expanded Biometric Data Collections

Controversial video-sharing app TikTok is officially facing a congressional inquiry over its biometric data collections.

Twitch Finally Gets Around to Telling Streamers Why They're Banned

Twitch has announced it will update streamers ban notices with the name and date of the content that caused a copyright strike.

Fleetwood Mac Keyboardist Christine McVie Sells Catalog to Hipgnosis

Fleetwood Mac vocalist and keyboardist Christine McVie has become the latest legacy artist to close a multimillion-dollar deal with Hipgnosis.