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The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

Taylor's advice now resonates profoundly: fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared success is crucial.

By Luke Girgis - Jan 16, 2024
The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

Opinion

The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

Taylor's advice now resonates profoundly: fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared success is crucial.

By Luke Girgis - Jan 16, 2024
The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

Last night's ARIA Awards marked an incredible new chapter for our Australian music industry. The 2023 event was the best ARIAs I’ve attended.

By Luke Girgis - Nov 16, 2023
The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

Opinion

The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

Last night's ARIA Awards marked an incredible new chapter for our Australian music industry. The 2023 event was the best ARIAs I’ve attended.

By Luke Girgis - Nov 16, 2023
Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

18 months ago we set out to build the best gig guide app ever made. Today marks a milestone with the launch of 'Don’t Bore Us,' now proudly gracing the App Store’s front page. Why embark on this…

By Luke Girgis - Nov 11, 2023
Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

Opinion

Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

18 months ago we set out to build the best gig guide app ever made. Today marks a milestone with the launch of 'Don’t Bore Us,' now proudly gracing the App Store’s front page. Why embark on this…

By Luke Girgis - Nov 11, 2023
Your Problem Isn't With the Streaming Model, Your Problem Is With Other Artists: Op-Ed

Your Problem Isn't With the Streaming Model, Your Problem Is With Other Artists: Op-Ed

There are so many commentators willing to go all in on rubbishing the streaming model. As if a system that pays around 70% of its revenue to rights holders and offers unlimited music to consumers is…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 25, 2023
Your Problem Isn't With the Streaming Model, Your Problem Is With Other Artists: Op-Ed

Opinion

Your Problem Isn't With the Streaming Model, Your Problem Is With Other Artists: Op-Ed

There are so many commentators willing to go all in on rubbishing the streaming model. As if a system that pays around 70% of its revenue to rights holders and offers unlimited music to consumers is…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 25, 2023
SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

I am a SXSW veteran. I fly to Austin every year and love it each time, I’ve been going for nearly a decade. However, like me, most people were very nervous about SXSW Sydney. I was excited at the…

By Luke Girgis - Oct 24, 2023
SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

Festivals & Venues

SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

I am a SXSW veteran. I fly to Austin every year and love it each time, I’ve been going for nearly a decade. However, like me, most people were very nervous about SXSW Sydney. I was excited at the…

By Luke Girgis - Oct 24, 2023
Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music fans can now invest in their favourite artists and profit from them. The revolution will be a win-win for fans and creators.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2023
Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Opinion

Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music fans can now invest in their favourite artists and profit from them. The revolution will be a win-win for fans and creators.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2023
NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

It's high time CMOs start considering how to license publishing rights for musical works as NFTs, explains Revelator CEO Bruno Guez.

By Guest Contributor - Sep 18, 2023
NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

Opinion

NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

It's high time CMOs start considering how to license publishing rights for musical works as NFTs, explains Revelator CEO Bruno Guez.

By Guest Contributor - Sep 18, 2023
Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

If we focus on the average per-stream payment as a metric for the state of the music industry, we’re left with a sorrowful story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

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Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

If we focus on the average per-stream payment as a metric for the state of the music industry, we’re left with a sorrowful story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

Thanks to AI, the "reverse cover" could democratise the attention-capturing process for those trying to build their careers. 

By Guest Contributor - Aug 14, 2023
Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

News

Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

Thanks to AI, the "reverse cover" could democratise the attention-capturing process for those trying to build their careers. 

By Guest Contributor - Aug 14, 2023
From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

How the meteoric rise of The Beatles helps to explain Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour, on pace to be the first tour ever to gross $1 billion.

By Guest Contributor - Jul 10, 2023
From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

Opinion

From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

How the meteoric rise of The Beatles helps to explain Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour, on pace to be the first tour ever to gross $1 billion.

By Guest Contributor - Jul 10, 2023
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