‘Unless you’re 100% sure your artist is wrong, go with their vision’

Jason Flom on A&R, signing Lorde, working with Republic – and getting fired

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Hospital Records’ Romy Harber On Industry Trends [INTERVIEW]

In this interview, Romy Harber, Manager and Head of Digital at Hospital Records weighs in the importance of direct-to-customer marketing for labels, his experience with the music industry and where he sees it headed moving forward. _________________________ Guest post by David Riley of Midemblog midemblog: What are the best things…

‘First we’re gonna take London. Then we’re gonna take the world.’

Quality Control founders Coach K and Pee talk Migos, Lil Yachty, Stefflon Don – and global domination

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Nora Germain Shares Advice, Inspiration For Artists

In this interview Nora Germain, a seasoned violinist and veteran of the stage, shares her extensive DIY knowledge, particularly when it comes to the running a PledgeMusic campaign, as well as advice on cultivating a successful career in music in general. _______________________ Guest post from PledgeMusic News Nora Germain is…

‘There are no rules to pop music now. It just has to be of great quality.’

British pop songwriter extraordinaire Steve Mac talks Shape Of You, being No.1 and much more

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Digital Music Strategist Andrew Woloz Shares His Song Stories

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today, Andrew Woloz, a consultant who helps companies and artists with their digital music strategy, shares…

BACKLINE with Drummer Extraordinaire Alicia Warrington

In this edition of CASH Music’s Backline, drumming success story Alicia Warrington takes us behind the scenes and shares her preferences for hardware, software, and a dream setup. _________________________________ Guest post by Alicia Warrington of CASH Music Who are you, and what do you do? Hey! Alicia Warrington here. I…

Bridging The Gap For Women In Music: Interview with Grammy Winning BMI Composer Laura Karpman

Here BMI interviews multi-Emmy and GRAMMY award-winning composer Laura Karpman about her history-making work in the music business, as well as her passion for helping women in the industry find success, and her advice for doing so. _______________________ Guest post by Nina Pacent of BMI When little girls think of…

My Song Stories: Stef Pascual of Sony Red Essential

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today, Stef Pascual, Head of Digital at Sony Red Essential, shares the artists and songs that…

‘The music business used to be major vs. indie. Now it’s the quick vs. the slow.’

Pascal Negre talks major labels, his new management venture – and his departure from Universal Music Group

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