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The music industry’s weakest link: Getting from A to B
Why artist subscriptions are the perfect partner to two-tier licensing
The music industry wants solutions. But do listeners see problems?
Songwriters, we want to hear from you! Raise your voice in MIDiA’s new survey
Virtual artists and virtual influencers A new (virtual) reality
Recorded music market shares 2024 Widening gaps
Artists direct Focus on passion, not professionalism
Has music reached peak fragmentation?
How Charli XCX leveraged the hyperpop scene into a global movement
Meta pushes for “free speech” as TikTok falls short: a dramatic cultural shift for social
Defining entertainment superfans Characteristics, categories, and commercial impact
Everyone wants to monetise fandom – but we must fix fan data first
The songwriter’s role is shifting: here’s what the data shows
As Sam Ryder cuts to the chase, the question is do all artists become indie?
Global recorded music revenues grew by 9.8% in 2023
The road to 2033: The fan economy surges ahead
Bootlegging is the scourge of many industries. Could it be music’s greatest strength?
Artist subscriptions are the superfan opportunity
