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15,000 European artists earn more than €10k, according to Spotify data

New data from Spotify shows how much European artists are earning through royalties. But how healthy is the industry?

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Sony in talks to buy Queen’s music catalogue in reported $1bn deal

If the deal goes through, it will be the biggest of its kind - surpassing the estimated $500 million (€461 million) that Sony paid to acquire Bruce Springsteen’s catalogue in late 2021.

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Facing the music: French listeners will pay more for Spotify

The platform is passing on its tax burden after the French government introduced a levy to support the nation’s music industry.

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Why we aren't listening to Apple's best 100 albums

Apple has just launched a list of the 100 best albums in music history. Here's why we aren't listening...

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Live Nation sued by US for monopolising gig ticket industry

US regulators have taken the fight to Live Nation, the company behind Ticketmaster, accusing them of operating a monopoly over the live entertainment industry that “suffocates its competition”.

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Drake and Adele back on TikTok as Universal backs licensing deal

The world’s largest music company withdrew its content originally during a dispute over issues such as deepfake AI-generated music and artist compensation.

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UK government rejects findings of Misogyny In Music report

The UK government has rejected the recommendations suggested by the Misogyny In Music report to improve gender equality in the music industry.

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Euroviews. Neil Young’s Spotify tiff is a reminder that tech giants always win

As a listener, you might not care. But as an artist, it can be a tough pill to swallow to know that an algorithm, as opposed to human preference, might be behind your success or failure, Jonah Prousky writes.

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Kiss sells entire music catalogue in multi-million dollar deal

Following the mega money deal, fans can expect a Kiss biopic, a documentary chronicling their legendary journey, and an immersive avatar experience.

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Artists warn against 'predatory' use of AI in music

Musicians vs AI. A new open letter from the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit states that when used irresponsibly, artificial intelligence "poses enormous threats to our ability to protect our privacy, our identities, our music and our livelihoods.”

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‘Truth hurts’: Lizzo rows back and doesn’t quit music industry

Somewhat predictably, US pop star Lizzo, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is not leaving the limelight anytime soon...

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Lawyer for dancers suing Lizzo calls quitting announcement 'a joke'

Things are getting ugly between the lawyers...

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Aya Nakamura releases single responding to racist Olympics criticism

Nakamura's new single 'Doggy' hits back at the detractors and the racist comments the singer was subject to, following the news she would perform at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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Beyoncé fans claim 'Cowboy Carter' vinyl and CD are missing tracks

Beyoncé fans who pre-ordered their copy of 'Cowboy Carter' say there are 4 to 5 tracks missing, fuelling speculation that Bey made last-minute changes to her groundbreaking country album.

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Why is Lizzo quitting the music industry?

The Grammy Award-winning singer, who has been accused and sued for sexual harassment, racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment by her dancers, is apparently throwing in the towel...

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Listen to how music sounded and spread in 17th century England

The sale and distribution of popular songs was completely different in the 17th century but there are still some elements which remain within today's music industry right across the continent...

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Aya Nakamura’s rumoured Olympics show prompts far-right outrage

Choosing Aya Nakamura to perform Edith Piaf songs for the 2024 Olympics amounts to “humiliating the French”, according to the far right National Rally leader, Marine Le Pen.

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International artists break the language barrier in Spotify streams

Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, and Korean lead the pack for performance in languages other than English, according to Spotify's Loud & Clear report.

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Fake it till you make it? Not on our watch, says UK music industry

Trade association BPI has started legal proceedings against Jammable, a start-up imitating famous singers like Drake and Amy Winehouse.

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Does AI spell disaster for the music industry?

The last 100 years have been revolutionary for music but is technology still bringing positive change for the industry?