This year we've already had the NFT craze, so kudos to Uzi for trying something different. If the acquisition were to go through, it would make him the “first human to legally own a planet”, according to Grimes.
NEWS & EVENTS
Eric Clapton won't play at shows if vaccines are needed
Not sure we should be giving old covid-denying Eric a mouthpiece here, but there's a wider story in play. In response to the sudden government announcement on Monday that vaccination passports will be required to access nightclubs and venues by the end of September.
Sony Music sues fitness brand Gymshark over music usage
Sony's lawsuit focuses on Gymshark’s advertising on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Woman in Ctrl update on diversity
Women in Ctrl reviews diversity progress of UK music bodies and issues updated report. Women in Ctrl is one of the organisations campaigning for the music industry to be more diverse and inclusive at its highest levels.
Holly Herndon launches her own 'deepfake twin' Holly+
One of the most creative artists out there today, and possibly the one who is most engaged with artificial intelligence technology (having already developed an AI called Spawn to collaborate with on her last album),
Portishead cover Abba's 'SOS' on Soundcloud
Portishead have released a cover of 'SOS' to test out SoundCloud's user-centric 'fan-powered royalties'. The track was recorded for the soundtrack of a film in 2015, but this is the first time it's been made available to stream anywhere.
Raye's record label responds
Polydor Records responded to a series of earlier tweets from the artist after she said she's been "hiding my tears and my pain" as her label continues to hold back her debut album
Rewatch BET Awards Performance
The 2021 BET Awards took place on Sunday 27th June with a raft of live performers hitting the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.