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The Boiler Room reckoning: Why scapegoating won’t fix live music’s funding problem
Artists direct Focus on passion, not professionalism
How Charli XCX leveraged the hyperpop scene into a global movement
Recorded music market shares 2024 Widening gaps
Has music reached peak fragmentation?
Defining entertainment superfans Characteristics, categories, and commercial impact
Meta pushes for “free speech” as TikTok falls short: a dramatic cultural shift for social
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
Everyone wants to monetise fandom – but we must fix fan data first
Artist subscriptions are the superfan opportunity
The songwriter’s role is shifting: here’s what the data shows
Bootlegging is the scourge of many industries. Could it be music’s greatest strength?
The road to 2033: The fan economy surges ahead
Bringing fandom to life: the rise of IRL superfan experiences
State of the music creator economy AI’s growing reach
The superfans of music superstars Identity and cut-through
