Tom Corson promoted to Warner Music Group COO
Plus: Slipknot fires longtime DJ Sid Wilson after 28 years, Fiddlehead and Walter Schreifels cover Sick Of It All in tribute to Lou Koller, and Charli XCX performs at Lollapalooza.
TL;DR
- Tom Corson promoted to COO of Warner Music Group, expanding his leadership beyond Warner Records to oversee global marketing, merchandise, and operations.
- Slipknot fires Sid Wilson after nearly three decades with the metal group, marking another significant lineup departure for the masked ensemble.
- Fiddlehead and Walter Schreifels performed a tribute cover of Sick Of It All in Brooklyn following the death of the band's frontman Lou Koller.
- Charli XCX delivered a festival-headlining set at Lollapalooza drawing heavily from her albums BRAT and Music, Fashion, Film.
Releases and charts
Charli XCX powers Lollapalooza setlist
The hyperpop pioneer delivered an expansive Chicago festival headline drawing from her recent albums.
Charli XCX performed at Chicago's Lollapalooza on July 31, building her setlist around extensive selections from BRAT and her new album Music, Fashion, Film with near-perfect production execution. The performance showcased the breadth of her creative partnership with producers and collaborators, cementing her position as one of the festival season's most essential artists. (via Consequence)
Artists and industry
Tom Corson elevated to Warner Music Group COO
The longtime Warner Records leader takes on expanded responsibilities overseeing global operations.
Tom Corson has been promoted from Co-Chairman and COO of Warner Records to Chief Operating Officer of Warner Music Group, reporting directly to CEO Robert Kyncl and replacing Armin Zerza in the role. In his expanded position, Corson will oversee global marketing, merchandise, direct-to-consumer operations, and supply chain management while maintaining involvement with Warner Records during a transition period. Corson joined Warner Records in 2018 and has guided the label through successful campaigns with artists including Madonna, Dua Lipa, and Zach Bryan. (via Music Business Worldwide)
Tours and live
Slipknot fires Sid Wilson after 28 years
The masked metal group terminates its longtime turntablist and founding member.
Slipknot has terminated turntablist Sid Wilson after 28 years with the band, according to reports on August 1. Wilson was informed of his permanent departure on July 31, though no explanation was provided and neither Wilson nor the band has commented publicly. The departure marks another significant lineup change for the Iowa metal group, following the exits of percussionist Chris Fehn, keyboardist Craig Jones, and other members in recent years. Wilson, who also performs with his band SID and operates Vomit Face Records, continues to be active in music outside of Slipknot. (via Stereogum)
Fiddlehead and Schreifels cover Sick Of It All tribute. Following the death of Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller after a cancer battle, Fiddlehead performed the band's 1995 track at Brooklyn's Warsaw venue on August 1 with Walter Schreifels as a special guest. Schreifels, known for his work with Quicksand and Gorilla Biscuits, joined frontman Pat Flynn for an energetic performance that dove into the crowd, part of the broader hardcore community's response to Koller's passing. (via Stereogum)