Music Business Interviews
Interviews Vevo's Senior VP of Content, Programming and Marketing, JP Evangelista, on discovering artists, developing careers and how to flourish in an algorithmic world Interviews 'We want artists to be able to do whatever they want, ultimately. That's always been the dream.' Interviews Record companies have arguably never had to prove themselves to artists like they do today. But according to Warner Records UK boss Phil Christie, the best in the field are now demonstrating their value in an assortment of ways... Interviews British exec Toby Andrews took over as GM of Capitol Music Group-owned dance label Astralwerks last year and has guided it to the No.1 dance label position in the US... Interviews Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis’ manifesto is nothing less than a five point plan for a revolution in power, wealth and ownership… Interviews Ted Cockle explains why he believes Virgin EMI offers more than your typical UK major record company Interviews Andy Musgrave runs London-based management and artist development firm Supernature, with a roster including West London-born hip-hop star AJ Tracey Blog Interviews Fanbytes CEO Timothy Armoo explains why context is everything when it comes to TikTok and artist campaigns Interviews Having generated more than 900m streams worldwide and collaborated with the likes of Beyoncé, Mr Eazi started artist services company emPawa Africa in November 2018 Interviews Pulse Music Group co-founders Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham talk to MBW about their growth over 10 years Interviews Genius' Director of Content Elizabeth Milch discusses music industry bugbears and addresses the Google dispute Interviews News Sony Music Group Chairman & CEO gives his thoughts on the modern marketplace Interviews "Musically, he’s my favourite artist of all time. I know that probably sounds lame, but it’s true." Interviews London-based Trinifold Managament was set up by Bill Curbishley in 1974, and has steered the careers of The Who, Judas Priest, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Here, as Trinifold celebrates its 45th anniversary, Curbishley and Who co-manager Robert Rosenberg reflect on their lives in music… Analysis Interviews BMG's boss discusses his confidence in his own company... and his lack of confidence elsewhere