Tu-dums and ba-da-ba-baa-baas: How the jingle got usurped by the ‘sonic logo’ April 18, 2024 With music's powerful link to memory, advertisers would be crazy to let the jingle die - and that's why they haven't, writes Anna Moloney.
Back to Black is a brutally disappointing Amy Winehouse biopic April 15, 2024 Back To Black charts Winehouse's life from just before the release of her first album
Hollywood strikes ‘groundbreaking’ AI agreement with Sony, Universal, Warner and Disney April 14, 2024 The deal includes Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group.
Hipgnosis boss calls for better copyright protection and pay for struggling musicians April 10, 2024 Hipgnosis boss Merck Mercuriadis has given evidence to a report which calls for better support and copyright protection for music artists.
How Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ careful planning means the Rolling Stones pay just 1 per cent tax April 5, 2024 Shrewd wealth management allows the iconic rock stars to lawfully pay minuscule tax bills relative to their earnings.
Music industry heavy hitters Sony and Universal join forces with artists including Katy Perry to combat AI exploitation April 5, 2024 With the rise of AI-generated music, the music industry is worried about the erosion of human creativity and fair compensation.
‘The superstars are getting smaller’: Why emerging artists are Spotify’s golden ticket March 23, 2024 Despite industry concerns about the viability of these platforms as a way for small artists to make money, according to Spotify’s yearly report into music streaming Loud & Clear - it's starting to actually make money.
Labour’s ticket resale price cap plan could risk ‘black market’, Viagogo warn March 14, 2024 Labour’s pledge to crackdown on ticket touts has been welcomed by the events industry, despite warnings from one resale site it could risk creating a “black market” for fans.
Vinyl and CD sales rise as Raye and Miley Cyrus boost UK streaming March 14, 2024 Amid a digital boom, vinyl and CDs are enjoying a renaissance as youngsters embrace the nostalgia-driven trend, according to BPI.
Musicmagpie sees earnings boost from Black Friday and its ‘smart for the planet’ solution March 13, 2024 Musicmagpie has reported a boost to annual earnings after the second-hand smartphone seller experienced a "record" Black Friday last November.