The Industry Observer Daily

Paul McCartney attends March for Our Lives Rally Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson perform at March for Our Lives RallyKiller Mike releases video to support the NRA

India makes hugely significant deal in the streaming world

Aretha Franklin turns 76

GOMA announces line-up for its Patricia Piccinini Up Late series

Céline Dion cancels some shows for ear surgery

BROCKHAMPTON Announce New Album 'Puppy'

USA's recorded music market sales grew by $1.2bn last yearDef Jam Recordings promotes internally Primary Wave Music Publishing has acquired classic rock anthem 'Feelin' Alright'Applications are now open for Live Music Professionals 2018

US music subscriptions equal the entire population of Canada now

Developments in song 'Blurred Lines' infringed on the copyright case

Pandora is set to acquire digital audio ad technology company AdsWizz

SoundCloud has launched creator-led advertising campaign

Daniel EK could net up to $2BN from Spotify Shares

Composer in trouble over Apples new iPhone X ad

Austin bombings update.

Nick Huggett has joined Because Music

Spotify has hired Tom Connaughton

JAY-Z & Beyoncé Announce Additional Dates for On the Run II Tour

Ringo Starr, has been knighted 

Chance the Rapper Urges Austin Residents to 'Hold Your Leaders Accountable' 

Believe could be set to float on the European stock exchange

RCA Records has promoted Karen Lamberton

Thom Yorke has announced headline European tour

Austin police warn people to avoid packages 

Roc Nation has thrown their support behind a new app that aims to reduce incarceration 

5th Harmony officially announce hiatus

SoundExchange reveals its exceeded $5bn in lifetime royalty distributions

SZA injured her foot

Kaiser Chiefs have returned to their original label home at Polydor

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Jacob Fain

Bomb scare at SXSW

Lollapalooza cancels last day

Lorde tweets about gun violence.

Cardi B is pregnant?

Regulators will decide whether to clear Apple's acquisition of Shazam 

iHeartMedia Inc, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Independent labels worldwide earnings from Latin America increase five fold 

TMRW Music has launched urban and electronic music sub-label Risqué

The new study by DAX into The Rise of the Digital Audio Advertiser

Mushroom Music Publishing announce the signing of Middle Kids

Spotify has launched its self-serve advertising platform in the UK and CanadaAPRA AMCOS creates dedicated workspaces around the globe

Roc Nation Partners With Brandon Silverstein's S10 Entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Katy Perry & More Tweet Support For Student Walkouts to End Gun Violence.

UNFD sign Slowly Slowly

Spotify platform is now available in 65 countries worldwideOak View Group receive cash injection from technology investment firm Silver LakeKenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds has launched a publishing company, Good Vibes

Pearl Jam officially release new track, Can't Deny Me

Japanese online music distribution grew 8% in 2017.

Jay-Z and Beyonce announced dates for their "On the Run II" stadium tour

Tim McGraw collapses during Dublin performance

Secret Sounds criticise Triple J's Analysis Of Gender Diversity On Lineups

EMI music publishing for sale for $4BN+

SXSW is underway in Austin, Texas.