News Spotify expands Canvas beta, says visuals can ‘increase streams, saves, artist profile visits and shares’ 'Adding a high-quality Canvas to a track has increased streams by up to 120%'
Interviews ‘It’s not about financial gain. It’s not about chart positions. It’s about helping the artist to reach their goals, whatever they may be.’ 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 How AURORA got over 3,000 people on TikTok to hold hands for her song, The River Fanbytes CEO Timothy Armoo explains why context is everything when it comes to TikTok and artist campaigns
News Music for gaming start-up Five Vectors, co-founded by former UMG exec, raises $1m in seed funding Funding will be used to attract additional music talent and continue to develop technology
Interviews Mr Eazi on the global success of Afrobeats and his mission to empower the next generation of artists 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
Analysis Spotify’s market cap value has fallen by $15bn in 14 months. Is declining ARPU freaking investors as much as record companies? Without a hardware 'get out', is Spotify's global pricing strategy on a road to nowhere?
News BPI backs MBW’s UK-focused A&R Awards, as event sells out (again) The ceremony has now completely (as in, completely) sold out, for the fourth year in a row
News CTS Eventim expands into Russia with acquisition of promoter Talent Concert International Founding duo will continue to manage TCI’s business and retain a stake in the company
Analysis News The major labels are starting to find life tougher in Sweden. Is this a wake-up call for the future? Independent artists continue to rise – as first-party playlists take control in crucial market
News ADA Worldwide inks global distribution deal with Joey Bada$$ label Pro Era Records Roster includes CJ Fly, Nyck Caution, Aaron Rose and more
Interviews News Rob Stringer talks Sony’s strategy, Tencent/Universal… and why music is worth more than ‘2 minutes of someone snoring in Lapland’ Sony Music Group Chairman & CEO gives his thoughts on the modern marketplace
News Radio platform Stationhead, which counts Kevin Liles & Downtown as investors, adds on-demand content Music is streamed through Apple Music and Spotify integrations
News Universal Music Publishing Group extends global publishing deal with The xx Group has been signed to UMPG for a decade
News The A&R Awards 2019: The Finalists Revealed! Who will be up for a prize at UK-focused ceremony in November?