Posts by Rhian Jones

‘In music, people often just focus on what they can make, rather than what’s at stake.’

Manchester-based music company NQ is making big moves in the industry, especially via star client Aitch. Its founder, Michael Adex, explains his philosophy on business...

Interviews

‘The music business isn’t really a place for truth-tellers.’

Top songwriter, publisher, former record label exec and American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi talks about lessons learned across a 20-year career

News

Sigur Ros ‘could lose their homes’ as they battle tax evasion charges in Iceland, despite having paid back the money owed

Icelandic band's manager Dean O'Connor says the case exemplifies the “aggressive” nature of the country’s penalty system and lack of value for the band and their legacy

Interviews

‘We need to educate ourselves about the history of music and give the respect to the African continent that it deserves.’

Mathew Knowles – father of Beyoncè and Solange — discusses his new project, MePlaylist, what it takes to launch a global superstar, and why he thinks there’s a lack of education in the music business

Interviews

Music Business Worldwide

Posts by Rhian Jones

‘In music, people often just focus on what they can make, rather than what’s at stake.’

‘The music business isn’t really a place for truth-tellers.’

Sigur Ros ‘could lose their homes’ as they battle tax evasion charges in Iceland, despite having paid back the money owed

‘We need to educate ourselves about the history of music and give the respect to the African continent that it deserves.’

‘There needs to be a more sustainable way for artists to earn money.’

‘There needs to be more unity between labels and artists.’

Black women represent just 3% of board members at UK trade bodies

‘Accessing publishing money in China is incredibly complex. This is the beginning of a marathon, not a gold rush.’

‘When I’d sit down with artists and managers, my first gift to everybody was a map of the world.’

‘It’s going to be a long road for everybody to start seeing recovery in the live music industry.’

‘The best advice I’ve ever been given? People rejecting me over and over…’

‘A great song is like a great script, somebody has to curate the vision.’

‘A&R is about giving a voice to artists that you believe are important.’

‘It should be standard for songwriters to get a share of master rights.’

‘The songwriters we should be fighting for are the people who barely make a living.’