SoundExchange’s Michael Huppe explains why radio must “move to digital – and all that entails”
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Where is the accountability in a ‘label services’ deal?
Label services deals offer a lot of freedom – but is a sustainable business model sometimes forgotten?
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‘There are 365m people in China willing to pay for entertainment. The music market is about to explode.’
LiHui Shen runs China’s biggest independent record label. He’s feeling very optimistic about the future.
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Why today’s record deals are too long, too demanding – and prone to making artists feel resentful
Sound Advice’s Robert Horsfall has been representing artists and labels for decades. He says change is in the air.
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‘The major labels are spending big on data. Indies must turn to tech to compete’
Absolute Label Services’ Simon Wills on the company’s new AI tool, and the importance of smart data
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YouTube must not be allowed to benefit from ‘legalised piracy on an unimaginable scale’
BASCA’s Vick Bain on why the EU cannot give YouTube a legal ‘exception’ from paying more for music
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YouTube’s double standards add insult to injury for the music business
YouTube is charging TV fans $35 a month, while charging music fans… nothing.
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‘Artist managers are missing out on millions by over-relying on big banks’
‘Financial institutions have been overcharging the music industry for years,’ says Centtrip Music boss Tony North
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The UK music industry tried to agree a ‘transparency code’ for streaming royalties. It collapsed – here’s why
Andy Edwards explains what happened to his big idea
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Are the major labels in danger of turning music streaming into a monopoly owned by Apple?
Songtradr’s Paul Wiltshire warns majors not to kill off Spotify
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