The music industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative years yet. From artificial intelligence and independent artists to genre-blending and immersive live experiences, the way we create,…
Remember when entertainment was something you actually owned? You’d buy a DVD, stack CDs on a shelf, or proudly display a collection of video games that took years to build. These days, however, ownership has taken a back seat as…
Music streaming has transformed the way we listen to music. Gone are the days of carrying around CDs or downloading individual tracks. Today, millions of songs are available instantly at the touch of a button, giving listeners access to vast…
TIDAL has announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) policy designed to protect artists, combat fraud and ensure royalties are paid to music created by people rather than machines. Under the new policy, music identified as being wholly AI-generated will still…
There was a time when album sales were everything. Artists spent months crafting the perfect record, fans queued outside shops on release day, and the number of albums sold often decided who was considered a success. If your album went…
For decades, if you walked into a bustling cafe in Tokyo, a boutique clothing store in Osaka, or a hotel lobby in Kyoto, the music playing in the background was only paying half its royalties. While songwriters and composers have…
Starting or scaling a business is exciting, but it often feels like you need a massive bank account just to get noticed. The good news? You don’t. Some of the most successful brands built their foundations on sweat equity rather…
There was a time when a pop song was allowed to take its time. Think of the slow, atmospheric build of Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain, or the full two minutes of tension before the beat drops in Phil Collins’ In…
If you take a look at the official UK vinyl charts on any given week, you’ll notice something rather comforting, if a little bizarre. Nestled comfortably alongside the latest hyper-pop releases and hyped indie debuts, you will invariably find a…
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in your bedroom studio, staring at a blank DAW session. The grid is looking back at you, judging you. You hit a few keys on your MIDI controller, cycle through your favourite drum kits,…
