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TikTok and social media’s explosion in music is only going to get louder

WeGenerate's Luka Zak on how short-form video and new social media platforms are transforming the industry

Box clutter: why special edition albums need to forget the kitchen sink drama

Columnist Eamonn Forde delves into the world of anniversary boxsets...

The Ubiquity Paradox: do far more of this but also do a lot less of that

This column comes from Eamonn Forde, a long-time music industry journalist and the author of The Final Days of EMI: Selling the Pig, and Leaving The Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates

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Sometimes, ‘polite pop stars’ are stifled by this business

Rhian Jones believes the influence of the music industry can have troubling consequences for young artists – and prevent their personalities and talent from shining...

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The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates: ‘A complex balancing act between the past and the future.’

An extract from Eamonn Forde's excellent (and very timely) new book, Leaving The Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates, out now, via Omnibus Press

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Six reasons why regionality still matters for the global music streaming business

This MBW op/ed comes from Ryan Blakeley, a Ph.D. in Musicology candidate at the Eastman School of Music.

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The major labels are taking a beating in the UK. Will they end up turning their back?

A run of major-bashing moves have been made by political quarters in the UK. Will there be unintended consequences?

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Has the time come for technology to bridge the gap between the music industry and wider hospitality sector to help increase the number of live opportunities for artists?

This MBW op/ed comes from Tom Brady, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of London-based music startup, GigRealm

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Merck Mercuriadis: ‘None of us should be able to sleep in good conscience at night until the true value of the songwriters’ contributions to this business are recognized.’

Merck Mercuriadis responds to criticism of his views regarding the major record companies and publishers

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TikTok and social media’s explosion in music is only going to get louder

Box clutter: why special edition albums need to forget the kitchen sink drama

The Ubiquity Paradox: do far more of this but also do a lot less of that

Sometimes, ‘polite pop stars’ are stifled by this business

The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates: ‘A complex balancing act between the past and the future.’

Six reasons why regionality still matters for the global music streaming business

The major labels are taking a beating in the UK. Will they end up turning their back?

Has the time come for technology to bridge the gap between the music industry and wider hospitality sector to help increase the number of live opportunities for artists?

Merck Mercuriadis: ‘None of us should be able to sleep in good conscience at night until the true value of the songwriters’ contributions to this business are recognized.’

Gaming’s freemium model is making billions. For the music industry, it offers valuable lessons.

Virtual artists are an opportunity for the music business – not an enemy

NFTs and Music Royalty Streams: 5 Legal Issues To Be Aware Of

Why Are (Some) Record Labels and Music Publishers Still Only Reporting Every 6 Months?

Concerts have been pummelled by the pandemic. These should be the live music industry’s golden rules for the next year.

How future proof is the current evaluation of music copyrights?