The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over allegedly faulty data and privacy practices. In Congress, Senators debate a ban on the ByteDance-owned company. The FTC is investigating allegations that TikTok and its Beijing-based parent ByteDance “deceived its users by denying that individuals in China had access to their data,” as well as violating a […]
TikTok’s ‘youth council’ of teens is now official as part of the company’s broader push to ‘further strengthen’ the platform’s safety, and they’ve already started meeting with CEO Shou Chew. TikTok’s plans for a group of teens to band together and advise the company has been in the works since last year, but now the […]
Warner Music Group announces the return of jazz legend George Benson to their roster via Rhino, beginning with archival footage of the icon from the 1970s on Rhino’s YouTube channel. A giant in the jazz world renowned for his smooth vocals and unmatched guitar skills, George Benson’s career spans more than six decades. His Warner […]
The Australian recorded music industry posts double-digit gains for the fifth consecutive year in 2023, with wholesale levels rising to their zenith since the addition of digital sales in 2005. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) released new data for 2023, showing industry growth spearheaded by digital sales including streaming, and the vinyl album resurgence. […]
Can we finally call BMG a major label? With the Bertelsmann-owned music company’s revenue having approached $1 billion during 2023, ‘indie’ or ‘publisher’ may no longer be an apt descriptor for the business. Berlin-based BMG’s financials came to light today, in the annual earnings report of its mentioned parent. According to the breakdown, BMG, operating […]
Music and technology company Too Lost shines as an all-in-one solution for musicians and record labels. The company has strategic partnerships with industry giants like BMG, Pex, Cosynd, beatBread, as well as Tipalti to supercharge its ability to pay artists quickly and efficiently across the globe. The following was created in collaboration with Tipalti, a […]
Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville present a new theatrical show, Songblazers, a country-themed show featuring Sam Williams, grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams. Written and directed by Amy Tinkham, the dynamic theatrical production pays tribute to the legendary and contemporary trailblazers of country music. Songblazers explores the journey of two main characters […]
Rising singer-songwriter Dasha has signed to Warner Records after her hit single “Austin” lands at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Dasha is climbing the emerging artists chart after making her broadcast debut on Jimmy Kimmel performing “Austin.” The track is currently sitting at #17 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The single […]
Ninja Tune CEO Adrian Kemp steps back from his position amid an internal investigation into as yet unspecified allegations made against him. The London-based independent label confirmed on Thursday (March 21) that a third-party HR company will conduct an investigation into allegations against Adrian Kemp, the nature of which remains unspecified. In the meantime, Kemp […]
A terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall has left more than 130 people dead. Gunmen stormed the complex and set the venue on fire. The terror group ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack unfolded late Friday night at the Crocus City Hall venue in the outskirts of Moscow, about 12 miles […]
Spotify has finally introduced a miniplayer to improve the desktop experience as a Premium feature for users—featuring two different designs. The new feature is located in the bottom right corner of the Spotify desktop player, shrinking the app into controls like volume, back/next tracks, and song information. The player closely resembles the miniplayer that is […]
The following comes from Open On Sunday, a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. We were on the ground in Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024 — the place to be to share industry knowledge, ideas, and innovations. Thousands from around the world converged on the city for SXSW 2024. The […]