Music Business Interviews
Interviews Steve Bartels discusses the culture at UMG, the role of a major in 2017 and why he's optimistic for the future Interviews Bill Curbishley, legendary manager of The Who, speaks about his life to MBW Interviews Diane Warren on her upbringing, her hits, her songwriting process - and making a living the streaming age Interviews Streaming service Saavn is developing artists. Here, the company's top execs explain why... Interviews Dave Pichilingi on Sound City 2017 - and what its new Chinese investor brings to the table Interviews Jimmy Iovine talks Apple, Spotify, 'free' music, Interscope and much more Interviews Darcus Beese and Annie Christensen discuss why they're so excited for Norway's new export... Interviews Jason Flom on A&R, signing Lorde, working with Republic - and getting fired Interviews Pascal Negre talks major labels, his new management venture - and his departure from Universal Music Group Interviews Quality Control founders Coach K and Pee talk Migos, Lil Yachty, Stefflon Don - and global domination Interviews British pop songwriter extraordinaire Steve Mac talks Shape Of You, being No.1 and much more Interviews Amazon's VP of Music, Steve Boom, answers MBW's questions on the future of how people listen Interviews Sony Music Entertainment GSA CEO Philip Ginthör discusses how Germany's structure makes it ripe for breaking new acts Interviews UMJ President and CEO Naoshi Fujikura speaks exclusively to MBW Interviews News BMG boss Hartwig Masuch discusses the industry's 'disproportionate' treatment of catalogue releases