88 RISES TO #1

88rising's "Midsummer Madness"—a new song released through Doug Morris' recently launched 12Tone Music—has topped Spotify's Global and U.S. Viral 50 charts. Keep an eye on this one, which has racked up more than 2m streams on the platform in five days. And listen here.

Meanwhile, the label's Steve Bartels is pouring his customary international selection of beers ahead of the World Cup.

UMG AND TIKTOK
WORK IT OUT
The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a)
LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL
A breakdown from the boss (5/2a)
HITS LIST: HANGIN' OUT
With extra relish (5/3a)
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
A POST-WALLEN AFFAIR
A dynamic duo, y'all (5/3a)
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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