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How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

"The next big hit single could end up costing some young artist their future," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Sep 16, 2019
How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

Opinion

How using samples can bankrupt artists [op-ed]

"The next big hit single could end up costing some young artist their future," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Sep 16, 2019
A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

Brunswick Street, the BIGSOUND app and more.

By Staff Writer - Sep 9, 2019
A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

Opinion

A first timer’s takeaways from BIGSOUND 2019

Brunswick Street, the BIGSOUND app and more.

By Staff Writer - Sep 9, 2019
What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

Universal is disputing the claim that Soundgarden's masters were lost in the 2008 fire.

By Staff Writer - Sep 6, 2019
What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

Opinion

What's the actual value in 'owning' masters?

Universal is disputing the claim that Soundgarden's masters were lost in the 2008 fire.

By Staff Writer - Sep 6, 2019
Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

Swift reacted to the buyout of Big Machine by pledging to re-record her entire catalogue.

By Staff Writer - Aug 29, 2019
Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

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Taylor Swift clearly has no plans to re-record her catalogue [op-ed]

Swift reacted to the buyout of Big Machine by pledging to re-record her entire catalogue.

By Staff Writer - Aug 29, 2019
Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

The effects of the 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit of 2015 are being felt across the industry.

By Staff Writer - Aug 22, 2019
Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

Opinion

Plagiarism lawsuits are killing the music industry [op-ed]

The effects of the 'Blurred Lines' lawsuit of 2015 are being felt across the industry.

By Staff Writer - Aug 22, 2019
Would Australian music streamers pay more for subscriptions? [op-ed]

Would Australian music streamers pay more for subscriptions? [op-ed]

Record companies have been pressuring streaming services to increase prices and stop free tiers.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 19, 2019
Would Australian music streamers pay more for subscriptions? [op-ed]

Opinion

Would Australian music streamers pay more for subscriptions? [op-ed]

Record companies have been pressuring streaming services to increase prices and stop free tiers.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 19, 2019
Christian rap is so hot right now [op-ed]

Christian rap is so hot right now [op-ed]

NF is massive in the Christian hip hop community, sending him to #1 in the US.

By Staff Writer - Aug 14, 2019
Christian rap is so hot right now [op-ed]

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Christian rap is so hot right now [op-ed]

NF is massive in the Christian hip hop community, sending him to #1 in the US.

By Staff Writer - Aug 14, 2019
A user-centric streaming model could save the music industry [op-ed]

A user-centric streaming model could save the music industry [op-ed]

Nathan Jolly on whether a different payment structure could benefit musicians.

By Staff Writer - Aug 7, 2019
A user-centric streaming model could save the music industry [op-ed]

Opinion

A user-centric streaming model could save the music industry [op-ed]

Nathan Jolly on whether a different payment structure could benefit musicians.

By Staff Writer - Aug 7, 2019
The three types of scarcity tactics in music streaming - and why so few of them actually work

The three types of scarcity tactics in music streaming - and why so few of them actually work

One of Spotify’s worst fears is becoming scarce. As a publicly-traded media subscription company with ever-growing ambitions for global expansion, Spotify can’t afford scarcity. Its intent is to be…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 2, 2019
The three types of scarcity tactics in music streaming - and why so few of them actually work

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The three types of scarcity tactics in music streaming - and why so few of them actually work

One of Spotify’s worst fears is becoming scarce. As a publicly-traded media subscription company with ever-growing ambitions for global expansion, Spotify can’t afford scarcity. Its intent is to be…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 2, 2019
What happens when a festival headliner cancels? [op-ed]

What happens when a festival headliner cancels? [op-ed]

"Music festivals should be bigger than one act," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Jul 30, 2019
What happens when a festival headliner cancels? [op-ed]

Opinion

What happens when a festival headliner cancels? [op-ed]

"Music festivals should be bigger than one act," writes Nathan Jolly.

By Staff Writer - Jul 30, 2019
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