


Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cashed out almost $100m in company stock last month
It comes after complaints that Spotify “deprives” artists of royalties.

Discogs members catalogued a record-breaking 105.7 million pieces of music in 2024
An average of 2 million music items were added each week, with Charli XCX's 'Brat' featuring in over 40,000 collections.

Ibiza to issue £2,500 fines to tourists breaking new alcohol rules in San Antonio
Updated penalties on alcohol sales and consumption will hit the White Isle in 2025

Diplo reaches resolution in stalking and revenge porn lawsuit
Shelly Auguste first filed for a restraining order against the American DJ in November 2020, while the US artist had responded with a separate restraining order in 2021.

Glastonbury Festival’s profits more than doubled in 2024 to £5.9 million
The festival responded to criticism last week, saying it donates millions to charity.

Experimental electronic producer Dax Pierson has died, aged 54
The multi-instrumentalist co-founded experimental hip hop groups Subtle and 13 & God.

Fundraiser launched for drum'n'bass MC Ben Verse following cancer diagnosis
Ben has suffered a series of health issues over the past six months, his family said.