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Rocking Gorillas signs a music publishing agreement with Television band members

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Rocking Gorillas, the independent music company founded by John Telfer, has signed a publishing agreement with all of the members of the band Television. The deal includes the Estate of Tom Verlaine, and the three living members of the band — Richard Lloyd, Fred Smith and Billy Ficca. 

Telfer used to manage Verlaine — Television's guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died earlier this year. "I met Tom Verlaine in 1990 and grasped his unique vision of lyrics and music," said Telfer.

"He ...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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European creators’ organisations call for a human-centric approach to generative AI

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September 28, 2023

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A coalition of 13 organisations representing creatives in Europe have called for a human centric approach to generative AI, built upon principles of "informed consent, transparency, fair remuneration and contractual practices."

While AI represents "an extraordinary technological advancement with immense potential to enhance various aspects of our lives, including in our sectors," the signatories added that it was crucial "to recognise that alongside these benefits, there exists a darker aspe...

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BMG acquires recording rights from Jet

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September 28, 2023

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BMG has acquired the recordings catalogue of Australian rock band Jet, in a deal that includes Australian and New Zealand rights to the band’s first two albums, 'Get Born' and 'Shine On', and the global royalty stream for these albums in perpetuity, as well as global rights to their third album 'Shaka Rock'.

This agreement comes in addition to the band’s existing global publishing deal with BMG signed in 2017, which includes rights to songs such as ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’, ‘Look What You’...

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IFPI launches four new charts covering Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and North Africa

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September 27, 2023

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Recorded music trade organisation the IFPI has launched four new streaming-based covering countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In each country it will be the first time ever that official rankings are being made available.

In addition to the Official MENA regional chart, the four new charts will be — the Official Egypt Chart, Official Saudi Arabia Chart, Official UAE Chart, and Official North Africa Chart (which covers Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia).

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