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NEWS & EVENTS
Halsey unveils an augmented reality treasure hunt
The Grammy-nominated singer has helped curate a first-of-its-kind treasure hunt in the metaverse in partnership with Verizon and FriendsWithYou.
Arlo Parks wins 2021 Mercury Prize
The 21-year-old indie-soul singer beat the likes of Wolf Alice, Celeste and Mogwai to scoop the £25,000 prize at the ceremony in Hammersmith, London, where she grew up.
FAC and MMF hope for streaming reforms
The UK's recent music streaming economics inquiry is already having some knock-on effects.
CMA regulator investigates Sony/AWAL merger
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that Sony Music’s acquisition of distributor AWAL “raises competition concerns”, and has given the major label a five-day deadline to head off a full investigation of the merger.
ABBA to release new album in over 40 years
ABBA to release first new album in 40 years alongside series of shows with digital avatars.
Spotify launches new shared 'blend' playlist
Spotify launches shared 'Blend' playlists that ranks your musical compatibility with pals.
Lee 'Scratch' Perry passes away at 85.
The monumental reggae singer, producer and studio wizard who pushed the boundaries of Jamaican music — and as a byproduct, rock, hip-hop and dance with his explorations into dub, died at the age of 85 last Sunday.