Travis Rosenblatt, creator of A&R data platform Meddling, on how the power of publishing is about to change everything in the music industry
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Category archives: Interviews
‘We have a vision for a billion-dollar balance sheet of music rights.’
Jason Peterson sets out his vision for Los Angeles-based Cinq Music – and how Latin music is helping fuel its expansion
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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
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‘This is about the artist. It’s about the music. It’s not about you.’
Jimmy Iovine on his time as a producer – and how it shaped the rest of his career
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Why’s Believe’s going public? And what it’s going to spend $600m on?
The last time there was a headline-grabbing music industry IPO attempt in France, it was a flop. When Deezer tried to float and raise around $400 million on the Paris Euronext back in 2015, its bid crashed and burned. Now, for the first time in six yea…
‘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
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‘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
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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.”
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‘It’s about the outsiders and the weirdos, that’s kind of what Parlophone is for.’
Parlophone’s co-Presidents tell MBW they have created the label they believe one of the most famous names in the music industry deserves
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‘Good artist management is saying no to most things – and yes to the right things.’
Here, Rob Swerdlow explains the evolution of Starwood over the past three decades – and where the company plans to go with its multi-award-winning roster in 2021 and beyond…
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