Analysis On… Taylor Swift, Cats, and the portfolio effect This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest MBW+ Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.
Analysis Nothing will stand in the way of independents (and why the world’s first three-person indie unicorn is only a matter of time away) Revelator's Bruno Guez on the strength of the independent music sector
Analysis ‘Streaming platforms must shoulder more responsibility in the fight against fraud.’ The anonymous leader of a key company in indie music distribution calls on DSPs to improve their contributions to the fight against fraud
Analysis Do not settle. Ed Newton-Rex pens an open letter to the major music companies as they reportedly enter talks with Suno
Analysis News Emerging markets, superfans, and price rises: 7 takeaways from Goldman Sachs’ new ‘Music in the Air’ report Goldman Sachs has published the latest edition of its influential Music in the Air report
Analysis News Reservoir spent $115m+ on acquisitions and advances in latest fiscal year, as its annual revenues jumped 10% YoY to $158.7m Reservoir has published its fiscal Q4 (calendar Q1) and FY fiscal 2025 results (ended March 31, 2025)
Analysis News EU artists generated more than $1.8 billion on Spotify in 2024, up 15% YoY Spotify has published Loud & Clear stats for the EU
Analysis On… hallucinations, Charli XCX, and ‘daring to suck’ This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest MBW+ Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.
Analysis News Private Equity’s thirst for the live business continues, as Providence strikes $1bn+ deal for event logistics firm that worked on Taylor Swift tour GCL is the parent of Rock-it Cargo, a prominent player in the world of logistics for tours by superstar artists
Analysis News HYBE is selling its entire stake in K-Pop rival SM Entertainment to Tencent Music for nearly $180m Tencent Music will become the second-largest shareholder in SM Entertainment
Analysis News From HYBE’s reported expansion plans to Martin Lorentzon’s Spotify stock cash-outs… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
Analysis News Royalties generated by German artists on Spotify reached $520m in 2024, up 17% Germany is among the leading countries in Europe in the popularity of local-language music
Analysis Björn Ulvaeus: ‘Bring on the AI revolution – but stay true to safeguarding creators’ rights.’ The following op-ed was originally delivered as a speech to European lawmakers on Tuesday evening (May 20) by ABBA co-founder and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus
Analysis News HYBE reportedly eyeing expansion into India – could a local acquisition be its route into the emerging market? HYBE's reported plans to expand its reach into India arrive at a time of heightened M&A activity in the market
Analysis News From Trump firing top copyright official to SoundCloud ‘fixing’ AI policy… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…