Blog What’s the point of A&R? Writer and former label man Ben Wardle on why A&R still matters in the SoundCloud age
Blog Why it’s tough to compare Adele, Taylor Swift and Beyonce’s digital strategies Geoff Mayfield on why exclusive deals are rarely the same animal
Blog Mind the Gap: Why artists must be at the centre of a new music business Paul Pacifico on the factors preventing a fair industry for creators
Analysis Blog Is music ready for its craft beer moment? It's worth $20bn a year. Can independent labels pick up the baton?
Blog Why instant messaging apps could be a big deal for the music biz Essential's Tanya Palaci on the potential of IM for labels and artists
Blog Hello. It’s me. Your accountant. (A tribute to Adele) Some sage advice - and a nod to the record-breaking Ms. Adkins
Analysis Blog Is Martin Bandier fighting for songwriters, himself – or both? The MBW Review: a complex new era is dawning for music publishing
Blog Streaming + ticketing + data: A new frontier for the music industry Cooking Vinyl's Sammy Andrews on the music biz's converging elements
Blog PRS vs. SoundCloud: an opportunity to transform music biz royalties Could the industry's big court case lead to accurate per-stream payments?
Blog Why the RIAA still focuses on retail data in the streaming age Josh Friedlander Sr. VP Strategic Data Analysis, RIAA, explains...
Blog Complaining is not a strategy: What managers are saying about the music business The MMF's Jon Webster reports from a series of meetings in the US
Blog Join MBW and Crowdmix at ADE in Amsterdam next week Much talked-about startup teams with MBW for event on Friday, October 16