🎧Approved: Basht.
Irish indie rock duo Basht. have dropped their new single “Perfume,” a moody track that builds from quiet, atmospheric verses to a cathartic crescendo. Produced by veteran Ali Chant—who has worked with Dry Cleaning, Perfume Genius, and PJ Harvey—the song tackles a son’s perspective on his parents’ failing marriage amid Ireland’s historically Catholic social constraints. The band, often likened to Wunderhorse, Keo and Gurriers, will showcase the track live at Liverpool Sound City, marking a key step in their two‑year ascent.
Production Library and Commercial Catalogue Lead // Ninja Tune (London Hybrid)
Ninja Tune announced a senior opening for a Production Library and Commercial Catalogue Lead, reporting to the COO and Head of Worldwide Sync. The role, based in London with a hybrid schedule, will shape the label’s production music and commercial...
UK Government Should Clarify Whether It’s Investing in AI Companies that Use Unlicensed Training Data, Say Campaigners
The UK’s new Sovereign AI Unit, backed by a £500 million (~$635 million) fund, is investing in seven AI start‑ups and courting 30 more. Campaigners, led by Lords’ peer Beeban Kidron, warn the unit has not clarified whether funded firms must license...
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Ben Binner
Sun Label Group’s Senior Director of Commercial Development and Strategy, Ben Binner, discussed how he extracts value from the legendary Sun Records catalog while scouting novel revenue streams. He credits his rise to relentless networking, cross‑functional industry knowledge, and a...
🎧 Approved: Alex Amor
Scottish‑raised singer‑songwriter Alex Amor has released the self‑produced single “Meet On The Moon,” a dreamy alt‑pop track built from shimmering guitars, soft synths, and layered vocals. The song serves as a tribute to a close friend who recently passed away,...
Universal and Sony Must Be Allowed to See Warner’s Deal with Suno, Lawyers Tell Judge as AI Legal Battle Continues
Universal Music and Sony Music have asked a Massachusetts judge to compel Suno to disclose its licensing agreement with Warner Music. They argue the deal undermines Suno’s courtroom claim that no viable market exists for licensing sound recordings as AI...
Music Streaming Services Targeted as Texas Attorney General Launches Payola Investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a payola investigation targeting the nation’s biggest music‑streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music and YouTube Music. The probe seeks undisclosed financial arrangements that could boost specific artists, tracks or playlists in...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU Selects highlighted a slate of fresh releases spanning pop, indie rock, and electronic remix territory. Madonna unveiled the single “I Feel So Free,” teasing her upcoming album “Confessions II” with a Stuart Price reunion and a Lil Louis sample. Emerging acts...
🎧 Approved: WIDGET
British indie collective WIDGET, formed by members of Big Joanie, All Cats Are Beautiful, Junodef and Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani, is set to release its debut album "CLASSY HITS VOL.2" on Friday via their own Peach Records. The album...
Live Nation Pays $9.9 Million to Settle yet Another Investigation Into Dodgy Ticketing Practices
Live Nation agreed to a $9.9 million settlement with the District of Columbia’s Attorney General over alleged hidden fees and deceptive practices on its Ticketmaster platform. The deal obligates the company to disclose mandatory fees up front and to provide regulators...
🎧 Approved: Finn Askew
British singer‑songwriter Finn Askew, an 18‑year‑old from Somerset, has dropped his six‑track mixtape “BLUEBOY”. The project features smoky, R&B‑inflected tenor vocals over minimalist trap‑driven beats and close‑mic production. High‑profile artists Justin Bieber, SZA and Kehlani have publicly co‑signed the newcomer,...
Drake Says Judge in Defamation Case Didn’t Properly Consider Whether “Reasonable People” Might Believe Slur in Kendrick’s Diss Track
Drake has appealed Judge Jeanette A. Vargas's dismissal of his defamation suit against Universal Music, contending the court misapplied the “reasonable listener” standard. He argues that the Super Bowl‑aired release of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” with dedicated...
Assistant Production Manager // Indigo at The O2 (London)
Indigo at The O2, part of AEG, is hiring an Assistant Production Manager with a salary of £33,000‑£38,000 (≈ $42,000‑$48,000) plus benefits. The permanent role supports the Production Manager in coordinating technical crews, staging, and labour for live events at the...
🎧 Approved: Kat Duma
Serbian‑Canadian artist Kat Duma has dropped her new single "Mirrored Water," a track that fuses dub‑leaning rhythms with ethereal pop textures and a restrained, Madonna‑esque vocal delivery. Inspired by the stillness of Kyoto’s Sagano temple ponds, the song evokes a...
The European Rule on Whether Samples Need to Be Cleared Moves to a “Maybe” With Latest Kraftwerk Ruling
A European Court of Justice ruling in the long‑running Moses Pelham vs. Kraftwerk case has shifted the legal stance on music sampling from a clear‑cut “yes, you must clear” to a conditional “maybe”. The court introduced a nuanced pastiche exception,...
🎧 Approved: Widowspeak
NYC duo Widowspeak released the new single “No Driver” ahead of their upcoming album Roses, due June 5. The track blends dream‑pop, Americana and power‑pop, pairing Molly Hamilton’s airy, textured vocals with Robert Earl Thomas’s gritty, blistering guitar. Hamilton says the song captures...
Eddie Dalton’s (Actually Quite Modest) Chart Success Sparks Further Debate About Where AI Music Fits In
AI‑generated blues persona Eddie Dalton briefly topped the UK Official Singles Sales Chart, reaching number two thanks to a surge in paid downloads, not streaming. The track "Another Day Old" logged only 1.73 million Spotify streams and failed to appear on...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU’s weekly roundup highlights five fresh releases that illustrate the genre‑bending momentum in indie music. Kelela drops the drum‑less, shoegaze‑tinged single “idea 1,” written while reading Octavia Butler’s novel. Big Softy returns with the club‑ready pop single “Tooth Marks,” while Newdad releases...
Bruce Springsteen Wants Police to Seize Any Knock-Off T-Shirts Being Sold at Upcoming Home State Show
Bruce Springsteen, through Live Nation’s Merch Traffic, filed a court request for an injunction that would empower police to seize any unauthorized t‑shirts, jerseys or caps sold near his Prudential Center concert in Newark. The filing targets all bootleg merchandise...
Salt N Pepa Termination Rights Ruling Makes Creator Protections in US “Illusory”, Say Artist Advocacy Groups
Salt N Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music over 1980s recordings has become a pivotal test of the U.S. copyright termination right. The Second Circuit Appeals Court received amicus briefs from the National Society of Entertainment & Arts Lawyers and a coalition of...
🎧 Approved: Modern Woman
London art‑rock collective Modern Woman has unveiled "Johnny’s Dreamworld," the title‑track single from their forthcoming album. Frontwoman Sophie Harris delivers a performance that fuses spoken‑word introspection with a soaring, primal vocal climax, echoing influences from Kate Bush to post‑punk. The track’s...
As Impacts of US Supreme Court’s Cox Ruling Kick in, the Music Industry May Have a Bigger Problem as Yout,...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Cox decision narrows contributory copyright infringement to cases where a service is expressly tailored or actively encourages infringement. This limits music majors’ ability to hold ISPs such as Cox and Grande liable for users’ piracy. Platforms...
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Ailsa Harper
Ailsa Harper, founder of the Brightest Light consultancy, helps musicians cut through digital noise and build sustainable careers while prioritizing mental‑health. She also mentors through Help Musicians and Tinderbox Music and co‑founded Not The DJ’s Girlfriend, a project amplifying women’s...
Bill Ackman Wants to Buy Universal Music and Put “Psychopath” Epstein Associate Michael Ovitz in Charge
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square SPARC Holdings has lodged a takeover bid for Universal Music, valuing the label at €55 billion (≈$60 billion) – a 78% premium to the pre‑offer price. The offer of €30.40 per share (≈$33) includes only €5.05 ($5.5) in...
Head of Live // O2 Academy Liverpool (Liverpool)
Academy Music Group is hiring a Head of Live for its O2 Academy Liverpool venue, with applications due by April 15. The role oversees day‑to‑day operations, programming, and commercial performance for both the Academy and the nearby Mountford Hall. Candidates...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
The latest CMU Selects roundup spotlights five standout releases: Alewya’s genre‑bending single “ESHI” built around an Ethiopian masenqo, Pigeon’s “Black James Dean” leading up to the May debut album OUTTANATIONAL, Robyn’s synth‑pop album Sexistential tackling IVF and single parenthood, Lambrini...
🎧 Approved: Shock Corridor
Melbourne‑based six‑piece Shock Corridor has dropped “Buster,” their first new song in almost a year. The track fuses post‑punk, trip‑hop, and orchestral textures, building tension reminiscent of The Cure’s “A Forest.” A looping guitar line anchors low‑end synths, while violin...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU Selects highlighted five standout releases: Raye’s ambitious 73‑minute concept album "THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE," Fcukers’ genre‑bending debut Ö, Venbee’s narrative single "Not My Day," Ray Laurél’s eclectic album Music For Lovers, and Model/Actriz’s surprise EP Swan Songs. Raye...
🎧 Approved: X & Ivy
Chicago‑born duo X & Ivy have dropped their new EP “Broken Jam” on Bradley Zero’s Rhythm Section imprint. The four‑track release fuses early Chicago house, Detroit techno, breakbeat and 90s UK rave acid textures, showcasing the pair’s seasoned production chops....
Ontario Plans to Ban For-Profit Ticket Touting
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a plan to ban for‑profit ticket touting, proposing amendments to the 2017 Ticket Sales Act. The new law would make it illegal to resell tickets above the original all‑in price, including fees and taxes. The...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU’s weekly roundup highlights five new singles from diverse artists. Kelsey Lu returns with "Running To Pain," featuring collaborators Sampha, Kamasi Washington and Kim Gordon, positioning her upcoming album as a major release. Ed O'Brien, MRCY with Yazmin Lacey, Lime...
Ticket AG Unveils New Backstage Platform, Rebrands, and Expands to Austria
Ticket AG, a Liechtenstein‑based SaaS ticketing provider, launched its new Backstage organizer platform, rebranded the company under a single Ticket AG identity, and opened a Vienna office to serve Austria. Backstage separates event‑management tools from the consumer ticket shop, offering...
🎧 Approved: MLEKO
Manchester’s seven‑piece MLEKO have christened their eclectic sound “gub rock,” a tongue‑in‑cheek label that spans post‑punk, art rock, prog and neo‑folk. Their new seven‑minute single “Tom’s Tune” opens with pastoral guitar before erupting into distorted guitars, saxophone duels and choral...
🎧 Approved: Bloodworm
Nottingham trio Bloodworm has been added to Suede’s seventeen‑date sold‑out tour after front‑man Richard Oakes spotted their live show. The band’s latest releases, “Bloodlust” and the gothic‑tinged “Alone In Your Garden,” showcase dominant basslines, echo‑laden guitars and vocals that recall...
DoJ’s Live Nation Settlement “Proof Trump Administration Cannot Be Trusted to Protect American Consumers”, Says New Senate Report on Ticketmaster
Senator Richard Blumenthal released a Senate investigation report criticizing the Department of Justice’s settlement with Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary. The report argues the settlement—capping a $280 million fine and modest operational changes—demonstrates the Trump administration failed to protect consumers....
Snoop Dogg Told He Can’t Trademark ‘Smoke Weed Everyday’
Snoop Dogg’s attempt to trademark the phrase “Smoke Weed Everyday” was rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The office cited that the phrase is a common, informational lyric and that cannabis remains illegal under federal law, making the...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU Selects highlighted five standout releases this week, including James Blake’s independently issued album “Trying Times,” Violet Grohl’s grunge‑infused single “595,” Claudia Valentina’s dark‑pop track “GIRLY THINGS,” beabadoobee’s dreamy collaboration with The Marías, and Kim Gordon’s experimental album “PLAY ME.”...
New Generation of British Artists Propel UK Record Industry to £1.5 Billion High, Says BPI
UK recorded‑music wholesale revenue hit £1.57 billion in 2025, a 5% rise and the first time the market topped £1.5 bn. Growth was driven by a surge in new British talent, a rebound in physical sales—especially vinyl—and continued streaming dominance. However, subscription...
🎧 Approved: Olympia Vitalis
Olympia Vitalis, a West London vocalist with seven years of gospel‑choir experience, has dropped her debut single “Daze.” The track fuses gospel intensity, jazz harmonic restlessness, and hip‑hop rhythmic flair, echoing influences from Aretha Franklin to Nas. Lyrically, the song...
High Court Sides with Kneecap, Ending the Hezbollah Flag Criminal Case Against Mo Chara
The London High Court has dismissed the criminal case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara (Liam Ó g Ó hAnnaidh), ruling that prosecutors failed to meet the six‑month deadline for issuing a written charge under the Terrorism Act 2000. The judges affirmed a lower‑court...
Royalties Administrator // Snapper Music (London)
Snapper Music in London is hiring a full‑time Royalties Administrator to manage royalty calculations, statements, and payments for rights holders. The role offers an immediate start with comprehensive training and a hybrid work model after probation—four days in‑office and one...
🎧 Approved: Tungz
London‑Paris quartet Tungz released the single “The Third Switch,” a synth‑driven track that captures the band’s evolving psychedelic‑funk sound. Despite vocalist Nicky Green’s move to France, the members have leveraged their distance to inject a new looseness into the music....