UMPG songs are now being removed from TikTok

Universal Music Publishing Group songs are now being removed from TikTok. As previously reported, the publisher’s controlled compositions were always set to join the removal of recordings of Universal Music Group by the end of February. The major has been embroiled in a war of words with TikTok, as they ...

Global head of music operations Paul Hourican exits TikTok

TikTok rolls out Add To Music App in 163 more countries

Spotify integrates Bandsintown as it ends 13-year partnership with Songkick

Karta launches studio dedicated to in-game experiences in Zepeto platform

Spotify increases subscribers to 236 million in Q4 results

Spotify has exceeded the guidance on user numbers and subscribers for the Q4 period. Monthly active users increased by 23% year-on-year to 602 million. An extra 28m new ...

Downtown CEO and more weigh in on UMG-TikTok dispute

The music industry has been closely watching the dispute between UMG and TikTok that emerged in the past week. Just ahead of the Grammy celebrations, UMG’s recordings ...

With UMG hitting back at TikTok over artist remuneration, now the industry awaits an escalation...

TikTok users have found the platform a very different experience so far this month. Since the war of words between UMG and TikTok over their licensing renewal dispute ...

MUSIC WEEK NEWS

YouTube Music and Premium passes 100 million subscribers

UMG pulls music from TikTok: 'We will always fight for our artists and songwriters'

Music industry trade bodies sign up to UK code of good practice on music streaming

SoundCloud integrates with assistive AI tools to enable direct uploads for artists

Show More