MBW's series on the World's Greatest Managers continues with Ian McEvily, whose hotter than the sun client, Dan Nigro, is the key creative collaborator with Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo
The Island Records legend and founder of the newly independent Darco Recordings selects the tracks that have meant the most to him throughout his life and career so far...
A few of the most interesting stats printed in IFPI‘s most recent Global Music Report concerned Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The SSA region was the fastest-growing recorded music region globally for the second consecutive year in 2023 and was also the only region globally to surpass 20% growth. Recorded music revenues in SSA were up 24.7% YoY in … Continued
Charley Snook, MD of UK-based EGA Distro, discusses the bright and boundless future of the independent sector and how EGA plans to build on domestic success to become a global force
Katie Welle, SVP of Creative A&R at Sony Music Publishing, now at her second spell with the company after a stint at RCA, discusses the art of A&R and the power of disruption
Swedish writer-producer Rami Yacoub reflects on his partnership with Max Martin, Britney's breakthrough, One Direction fans sleeping outside his studio, his five year hiatus, and selling his catalog - several times
MBW meets Ikwinder (Ikky) Singh and Ajay Charlie 'B' Saxena, Creative Director and Head of A&R, respectively, for Toronto-headquartered 91 North Records