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February Round-up: Four music events to attend

Winter holidays have passed quickly, and there are the wonders of the new year ahead. Best to begin it with careful planning of the festival...

Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

Sunset Studio, one of the few remaining recording studios in Hollywood after many closed due to high costs and new technologies, faces a danger worse than a single wild rock star. Sunset Sound’s three studios have produced more than 300 gold records but they could be ruined by a filthy homeless camp next to the building. Garbage is stacked high, needles and pipes are scattered on the ground and homeless people use the street as a toilet.

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UPDATE: Hipgnosis Songs Fund Dabbles in Strategic Review to Soothe Wobbly Shareholders – Let’s See How That Goes!

Hipgnosis Songs Fund has decided to indulge in a bit of strategic review therapy, all in the name of calming the jitters of its oh-so-anxious investors after recent sudden share price drop

Key Events to Attend at SXSW Sydney

The biggest music industry event in Australia brings together professionals from all around the world to discuss all things music, media and technology. During...

Media Overexposure: When Superstars Turn Super Exhausting

In the celebrity circus, walking the fine line between fame and media overexposure is like tightrope-walking over a pool of piranhas - it's treacherous and thrilling. The consequences of media overexposure can be as unpredictable as a plot twist in a telenovela, and how celebrities navigate it and how the public perceives them is the million-dollar question.

Buckle Up! The Unpredictable Future Of Music Catalogs – Where’s The Crystal Ball When You Need It?

In the ever-evolving world of music catalog investment, there's a surge of change, uncertainty, and opportunity. At the center of this opera is Hipgnosis Songs Fund, a major player experiencing financial turbulence, and competitors all vying for a share of the music investment stage.
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TikTok: Fame Over Quality in Today’s Music Industry

Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records and Beats by Dr. Dre, recently spoke with Consequence of Sound about the state of the music industry. According to Iovine, fame has become more important than quality in today’s music scene, which is a polite way of saying that most of the music out there is garbage. He also thinks that too many people are making records for TikTok.

Vegas Romp: Xtina & Kylie Join Sin City’s Residency Circus!

When it comes to Vegas residencies, there's no shortage of cash splashing around. Some of the biggest musical stars have made a fortune, and here are a few heavy hitters:

2023’s Music Streaming Payouts: Where Even Your Toaster Streams For Dollars

Alright, everybody, we're about to dive into the wacky world of music streaming payouts! You know, that mystical land where artists get paid in fractions of a cent for making us jam and where Drake is king.

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Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

Sunset Studio, one of the few remaining recording studios in Hollywood after many closed due to high costs and new technologies, faces a danger worse than a single wild rock star. Sunset Sound’s three studios have produced more than 300 gold records but they could be ruined by a filthy homeless camp next to the building. Garbage is stacked high, needles and pipes are scattered on the ground and homeless people use the street as a toilet.

TikTok vs Universal Music and The Music Businesses Coming of Age

Well, it’s definitely been an interesting few weeks, looking across the ballfield of TikTok vs Universal Music. What is heartening to see is that major labels such as Universal Music seem to have finally learned from previous mistakes made initially in the 1980s. 

Unleashing Chaos: How To Get Free Music- And Why The Music Industry Can’t Stop It

The same platform that brought you cat videos and cringe-worthy influencers is now the go-to place for snagging every song imaginable. Thanks to some clever websites, you can rip the audio from any YouTube video, download it as an MP3 or .wav file, and sail the seas of free music. No subscriptions, no ads, no hassle.