The European Parliament is calling for new regulations to ensure streaming services pay artists fairly. The proposal also calls for more transparency around how algorithms generate suggestions for which artists to stream and what tracks get the most promotion. The proposed changes will be designed to ensure smaller artists are compensated fairly. Currently, royalty rates

The EU has proposed sweeping changes within the music streaming industry to promote smaller artists and make sure underpaid performers are being fairly compensated. A resolution to address concerns regarding inadequate streaming royalties for artists and biased recommendation algorithms was adopted by members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Wednesday, highlighting that no existing EU

In a resolution adopted by 532 votes to 61 and 33 abstentions, MEPs ask for the imbalance in revenue allocation from the music streaming market to be addressed, as it currently leaves a majority of authors and performers with very low compensation. They insist on a new EU legal framework for the sector, for which

Caspar David Friedrich: Art for a New Age, Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg Der Mönch am Meer (The Monk by the Sea) 1808–1810, Caspar David Friedrich (bpk/Nationalgalerie, SMB/Andreas Kilger) This year will celebrate what would be the 250th birthday of one of Germany’s most influential painters, Casper David Friedrich. Many exhibitions dedicated to the artist will take

Support trulyindependent journalism Find out moreClose Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth. Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts. Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda. The EU has called for a major overhaul of the music streaming industry to address the imbalance

Following calls for boycott since it was confirmed that Israel would be participating in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, more and more petitions are demanding the exclusion of Israel, over alleged war crimes in Gaza. ADVERTISEMENT Finnish and Icelandic artists, as well as protestors in Norway, are calling for Israel to be banned from Eurovision.

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Taylor Swift might be spared of a cruel summer after all: the European Commission is planning to enlist the help of other music artists to mobilise young voters ahead of this year’s EU elections. ADVERTISEMENT Rosalía, Måneskin, Angèle and Stromae are at the top of the wish-list of names that Brussels intends to contact in the upcoming days,

  The art movement of Baroque began as the Catholic church’s attempt to win back the loyalty of its followers. Baroque artists manipulated the audience’s emotions by using contrasting light, dramatic poses, and exaggerated mimics. The final result left a lasting impression triggering empathy for the pain and suffering of the painted figures. Here is

Spanish painter turned sculpture Cristóbal Gabarrón has seen his works displayed around the world — and often praised by critics as a reflection of humanity and the development of human values. Murcia, a university city in southeastern Spain, even dedicated and named a foundation in honour of the 78-year old. Niki de Saint Phalle’s Dawn