Apple In The News

‘We want to take South Asian music to the world.’

MBW meets Ikwinder (Ikky) Singh and Ajay Charlie 'B' Saxena, Creative Director and Head of A&R, respectively, for Toronto-headquartered 91 North Records

News

‘Confusing’ and ‘illegal’? Spotify and Epic Games slam Apple’s revised EU app store policy plan

Some app developers say Apple's new fees continue to frustrate the European Union's antitrust rules

Analysis News

As HYBE raises $80m for its gaming business, could it try to emulate Sony Corp’s cross-media strategy?

New 'HYBE 2.0' global strategy could look to borrow elements of Sony's longstanding multi-divisional structure

Analysis News

On… the delicate power balance between Spotify and Universal Music Group (and why UMG might end up turning the screw on Spotify’s free tier).

It's a complicated relationship – in which both parties need each other.

Interviews

‘If I’m not impacting other people’s lives, in whatever way, then I’m not doing it right.’

MBW's partnership with the ground-breaking Did Ya Know? podcast returns with Adrian Sykes talking to artist turned songwriter turned exec/campaigner Michelle Escoffery

Interviews

‘I advise others to come and invest in the MENA region – they will see how many opportunities there are.’

MBW’s World Leaders meets Ghassan Chartouni, CEO and founder of Lebanon-based indie Glava Holding

Analysis News

As Spotify readies $18 per month ‘deluxe’ tier, do consumers care about high quality audio?

Luminate study sheds light on what consumers really want from streaming

News

RZA strikes partnership with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists, LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells to expand Wu-Tang Clan brand

The deal centers around a plan to to expand Wu-Tang’s music to film, TV, merchandise, and brand partnerships