‘The digital revolution has strengthened many labels – especially in the independent sector’

What does recent consolidation mean for the label services and distribution market? We chat to FUGA CEO Pieter van Rijn.

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Behind the Scenes at Point Blank: Carly Foxx (A&R and Content)

At Point Blank, it isn’t just our expert instructors who are active music industry professionals. A&R / Content Executive Carly Hordern has been producing music and DJing under the moniker Carly Foxx for the last 7 years, with releases on Danse Club records as well as playing top venues and events including Warehouse Project, Festival […]

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‘In Germany, we take chances with artists – no matter where they’re from’

Universal Music’s CEO of Central Europe, Frank Briegmann, on his home territory’s evolution

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‘You’ve got to work at songwriting 7 days a week. There’s no such thing as writer’s block.’

Lamont Dozier is a legend. You could learn a lot from him.

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What Music Publishers Look For In An Artist [INTERVIEW]

In this interview, CEO and co-owner of the indie publishing/artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music, discusses how she got involved with music publishing and how the industry has changed, as well as offering some advice on sync writing and become a career songwriter. __________________________________ Guest post by Rick Goetz…

‘Actions speak louder than words – and the support we give artists speaks for itself’

Live Nation’s Denis Desmond on the growth of the company – and its role in developing new acts

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Chess Club: ‘We are on the cusp of halcyon days’

Chess Club has spent the last 10 years at the cutting edge of British A&R. Here we chat to founders Will Street and Peter McGaughrin

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‘There are an immense number of songwriters not making enough money to live on’

Wixen Music boss Randall Wixen on the value of music and the future for publishing

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Why Saying Yes To Every Gig Is A Bad Tactic

As an up-and-coming artist, exposure is hugely important, and while not every gig that comes along is ideal, it’s important to put yourself out there. This can be taken too far however, and sometimes agreeing to every single show that comes your way can do more harm than good. ________________________…

Her Job Is To Curate Official Spotify Playlists Of New Artists [VIDEO INTERVIEW]

Athena Koumis is an editor at Spotify, and her job is to curate "Fresh Finds" and other official Spotify playlists. "My day revolves around listening to music.," says Kormis. "My particular focus is emerging music, new artists, trying to help them grow and find spots for them to expand their…