Music Business Interviews

Interviews

‘In K-pop, the number one thing is the relationship with your fans. Non K-pop artists have to put their fans on the same level as their artistry.’

MBW's Inspiring Women series meets Mitra Darab, President HxG at HYBE America

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‘When artists say they want to be independent, what they really mean is they want to be autonomous.’

Stem founder, Milana Rabkin-Lewis, on her company, TikTok vs. UMG, AI, and much more

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‘India’s streaming market is on the cusp of a digital boom with unprecedented opportunity.’

MBW’s World Leaders series meets Kumar Taurani, Chairman and Managing Director of India's Tips Industries

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‘If an artist is as singular as we think they are, ultimately, they’ll be heard. It’s about having faith in both the spirit and commitment of the artists.’

In this rare interview, Nonesuch Records President David Bither discusses the label's 60th anniversary, signing decisions, The Black Keys' new album Ohio Players and more

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‘I’m not going to get embarrassed or feel awkward if someone begins weeping when they start talking about a story that becomes a song. If they start to cry, I don’t try to stop that.’

Dan Wilson, co-writer of Someone Like You and many other award-winning songs over the last 20 years, reflects on his time as an artist, why he's happier behind the scenes and never ruling out the waltz option

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‘Don’t sign things you don’t fully believe in. Otherwise you’ll have to fake it.’

Jamie Oborne talks success, ambition, adding Jack Antonoff to his management stable, and the “unflinching” artistry of The 1975…

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‘The physical music revolution of some years ago has proven to be more than a flash in the pan.’

MBW's Trailblazers series meets Karen Emanuel, Founder and CEO of UK-headquartered design agency and music manufacturer Key Production

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‘I’m not interested in regurgitating the past, but I’m also not in the rat race of hopping on whatever trend is most popular right now.’

MBW’s World’s Greatest Producers series meets Kacey Musgraves collaborator Ian Fitchuk

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J. Erving on RAYE, independent artists, and why he sold Human Re Sources to Sony Music

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Weverse boss Joon Choi: ‘The potential for growth in the superfan business is limitless.’

MBW speaks in depth to the leader of HYBE's much talked about superfan platform

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‘No one understands the pressure of being labelled as a ‘hit songwriter’, then somebody puts you in a room with strangers and they’re like, ‘Hey, I need a smash!’’

Grammy-winner Theron Thomas talks about the childhood that inspired him, helping break Lizzo, his billion-stream hits, AI, TikTok, The Power Rangers and Mel Gibson

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‘Majors and independents have the same end goal. Being aligned on how we get there, and garnering the same respect from different services, is crucial to that.’

Emily Stephenson, President of Publishing at Downtown Music, talks about her career path, her work/life balance and the evolution of publishing

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Aaron Bay-Schuck on Zach Bryan, Warner Records’ revival, and ‘taking the long road to success’

For Warner Records' CEO, the label's recent success is evidence of the benefits of a patient, long-term, and consistent A&R strategy

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‘We’re not trying to do the bare minimum, we’re trying to change hip-hop.’

TM88, Future’s key creative collaborator, who has also worked with legends such as Drake and Travis Scott, on evolving hip-hop and why nobody is on his level

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‘AI is exciting and terrifying. It’s something we all should be paying significant attention to, especially managers of deceased icons.’

Ashley Austin, founder of Artist Legacy Group, on the responsibilities and opportunities of managing the estates of legendary artists