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Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music fans can now invest in their favourite artists and profit from them. The revolution will be a win-win for fans and creators.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2023
Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

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Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music fans can now invest in their favourite artists and profit from them. The revolution will be a win-win for fans and creators.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2023
NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

It's high time CMOs start considering how to license publishing rights for musical works as NFTs, explains Revelator CEO Bruno Guez.

By Guest Contributor - Sep 18, 2023
NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

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NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties: Op-Ed

It's high time CMOs start considering how to license publishing rights for musical works as NFTs, explains Revelator CEO Bruno Guez.

By Guest Contributor - Sep 18, 2023
Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

If we focus on the average per-stream payment as a metric for the state of the music industry, we’re left with a sorrowful story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

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Spotify Pays Less Than 0.5c Per Stream and I Honestly Couldn’t Care Less (Op-Ed)

If we focus on the average per-stream payment as a metric for the state of the music industry, we’re left with a sorrowful story.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 15, 2023
Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

Thanks to AI, the "reverse cover" could democratise the attention-capturing process for those trying to build their careers. 

By Guest Contributor - Aug 14, 2023
Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

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Why The Music Biz Needs to Rethink AI: Op-Ed

Thanks to AI, the "reverse cover" could democratise the attention-capturing process for those trying to build their careers. 

By Guest Contributor - Aug 14, 2023
From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

How the meteoric rise of The Beatles helps to explain Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour, on pace to be the first tour ever to gross $1 billion.

By Guest Contributor - Jul 10, 2023
From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

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From Beatlemania to Taylor-Mania

How the meteoric rise of The Beatles helps to explain Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour, on pace to be the first tour ever to gross $1 billion.

By Guest Contributor - Jul 10, 2023
Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

Kevin Breuner breaks down what artists can do to transition people from being simply social media 'followers' to active and engaged fans.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 2, 2023
Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

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Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

Kevin Breuner breaks down what artists can do to transition people from being simply social media 'followers' to active and engaged fans.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 2, 2023
Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

Eliza Hull used to hide her disability from record labels, from industry professionals and even from fans, but no more.

By Guest Contributor - May 24, 2023
Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

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Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

Eliza Hull used to hide her disability from record labels, from industry professionals and even from fans, but no more.

By Guest Contributor - May 24, 2023
What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

Vinyl records are having a moment, and seemingly not a short-term one. Here's how you can build a collection that's truly valuable.

By Guest Contributor - May 12, 2023
What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

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What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

Vinyl records are having a moment, and seemingly not a short-term one. Here's how you can build a collection that's truly valuable.

By Guest Contributor - May 12, 2023
What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

There's a lot more the music industry needs to to do protect and uplift women and gender non-conforming people.

By Guest Contributor - Mar 20, 2023
What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

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What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

There's a lot more the music industry needs to to do protect and uplift women and gender non-conforming people.

By Guest Contributor - Mar 20, 2023
'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

Make no mistake, 'Revive', the new National Cultural Policy, is a historic initiative, writes Dr Jeff Crabtree.

By Guest Contributor - Feb 7, 2023
'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

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'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

Make no mistake, 'Revive', the new National Cultural Policy, is a historic initiative, writes Dr Jeff Crabtree.

By Guest Contributor - Feb 7, 2023
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