Bill Werde, Director of the Bandier Music Business Program at Syracuse University, argues that 2026 is the year artists should finally unionize – wielding joint leverage to improve things for anyone who’s ever stood in front of a mic…
TuneCore is celebrating its 20th anniversary. MBW meets up with two of its senior execs to reflect on the journey so far, the careers launched and the lessons learned – as well as a look at the current landscape and where the company might go next…
The act's streaming and physical sales in Japan made them the world's 13th biggest-selling act in 2025 — without an international campaign. UMG says their global push is still to come.