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TikTok Users Are Increasingly Looking to Other Platforms – And Artists Are Following Suit

Superfan Streaming Is Getting Closer to Being a Reality

Spotify Has Led the Music Business to Record Growth. So Why Are Artists & Songwriters So Angry?

The Rise of Influencer Culture Is Creating Big Opportunities for Music Licensing

For Major Labels, 2024 Was the Year of Independents

HYBE’s Weverse Is Pioneering a New Subscription Model for Superfans, But It’s Not Without Controversy

Why is Spotify Wrapped Loved, Hated, Derided and Copied? Because It’s Effective.

Why Subscription Growth Is the Barometer for Major Label Success in 2024

From VIP Tickets to Premium Streaming Plans, the Music Business Is Entering a New Era of Upselling

Indies Own Nearly Half the Global Recorded Music Market. The Major Labels Aren’t Taking It Lying Down