CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week. On this edition, British band Easy Life agree to change their name following legal action from owner of the easyJet airline easyGroup, and Coldplay’s ongoing legal battle with their former manager Dave Holmes.
SECTION TIMES
01: Easy Life (00:05:32)
02: Coldplay (00:20:08)
(Timings may be slightly different due to adverts)
STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK
Easy Life concede defeat in EasyGroup battle, will change name
Easy Life have said that “having explored literally every possible avenue” they have concluded that they will have to change their name, as a result of legal action from EasyJet owner EasyGroup. They will play two final shows under their current name this week
Andy Malt
Coldplay countersue former manager Dave Holmes in £14 million lawsuit
Coldplay have counter-sued their former manager Dave Holmes, who they accuse of making mistakes in the management of their last tour which cost the band millions - Holmes accuses them of reneging on his most recent management deal
Chris Cooke
