Interviews How Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia was born – and what it means for Warner Records Joe Kentish explains why he believes Dua Lipa is a top class songwriter in the modern industry
News Italy’s Artist First acquires 51% stake in digital media agency Officine Orange Company counts Samsung, Mercedes-Benz and Adidas among its existing clients
News Apple Music exclusives are back: This time with Scriptonite, one of Russia’s biggest rap stars Khazakhstan-born Scriptonite releases via his own label, Musica 36
News Nigeria’s Mavin Records launches executive talent program, Mavin Future Five The Mavin Future Five program will equip five 18-23 year olds with training, mentoring and internships
News Live Nation revenues fell 79% year-on-year in Q1, but it says events are now ‘selling out faster than ever before’ Company has published its financial results for Q1 2021
News UK music industry body slams ‘retrograde’ government report on systemic racism in Britain "We believe much more can and should urgently be done to tackle racism and boost diversity and inclusion."
News Twitch mobile app was downloaded 22m globally in Q1 2021, up 62% year-over-year Platform's mobile MAUs for March 2021 were up 69% year-on-year
Analysis News After Spotify’s (slight) price hike, Warner Music Group boss Steve Cooper expects music streaming prices will begin ‘closing the gap’ on video services Cooper responds to Spotify's confirmation that it will be raising some prices in key markets, including the US
News Deezer makes strategic investment in livestreaming company DREAMSTAGE US-based start-up plans to offer live gig subscriptions in the future
News Hipgnosis acquires 105 songs from Grammy-winner Andrew Watt in eight-figure deal MBW estimates that the deal cost Hipgnosis somewhere between $45m and $75m
News ByteDance CFO Shou Zi Chew named as TikTok’s new CEO Vanessa Pappas to take on the role of TikTok COO
Interviews ‘I would like to see PRS become a true reflection of its diverse membership’ Danny D on why he is the right candidate to join PRS For Music's Members' Council
Interviews ‘There’s a lack of respect for songwriters but without us, music would not be where it’s at.’ Grammy-winning songwriter Nija Charles discusses her approach to songwriting, confidence, failure and her biggest lessons learned to date
Interviews Adam Leber nearly gave up on artist management. Now, with Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus’ help, he’s smashing it. "There has to be a reason you're willing to base your life around an artist's – because that's what this job is."
News Sony Music soared in calendar Q1, with over $1.3bn in recorded music revenue banked Sony Music Publishing revenues rise 11% year-on-year at the US dollar level