Opinion

A&R in a digital age

13 Apr 2015 6:31 AM | [The Music Business Journal]

A&R executives are being forced to change their game. This is in part because streaming services such as Spotify and YouTube are fragmenting the music market and leaving their own digital trace, which is then used to identify suitable talent. 

Opinion

YouTube’s music pangs

18 Mar 2015 7:00 AM | [The Music Business Journal]

It’s been rumored for quite some time that Google is working on an on-demand music streaming service to be run through their video streaming service YouTube. 

Opinion

Do you need a manager?

10 Mar 2015 10:13 AM | [David Chislett]

The question of whether a band needs management and, if so, when, is one that many, many artists and managers have argued over for decades. 

Opinion

Artist’s moral rights are separate from copyright

4 Mar 2015 6:27 AM | [Mariëtte du Plessis]

Creativity often involves making something new from an existing concept or work. It is here where artists may be too enthusiastic and may step on one another’s toes.

Opinion

12 little things that matter to fans

16 Feb 2015 6:46 AM | [Tim Hill]

As a celebrity you belong to your fans. You are hero-worshipped, you are idolised, you daren’t step a foot out of line as you are guaranteed to be someone’s role model!