I was a co-founder of IMPALA. It saddens me to see how rabidly anti-major it’s become. July 2, 2025By Music Business WorldwideKenny GatesSorry, you have hit your monthly limit of MBW+ articles! Subscribe or log in to gain unlimited access to all analysis and data on Music Business Worldwide, plus other member benefits. Subscribe LoginAnalysis Europe MBW ViewsRelated Posts Has AI ushered in the Songwriting 2.0 era? Substack isn’t the right model for music. But there’s still a future to believe in. $1bn and beyond: the importance of neighbouring rights in emerging markets ‘Superfans must be made, not just mined.’