Petey, the sad passing of Steve Albini, globalizing African music, streaming for kids, and the rap feud-induced effects on lyric websites
Oscar Jerome, a new policy for international artists touring in Australia, Musi's legality, and the perils of giving negative criciism to a Taylor swift album
Wafia, music business education, song lyrics on Spotify, and the Miami Grand Prix's music investment
Kacy Hill, UMG's new licensing deal with TikTok, The Streets, and the streaming effects of a rap beef
Barry Can't Swim, UMG's new licensing deal with TikTok, Stormzy's Adidas partnership, and the positive effects of hardcore music on plant growth
Crumb, Lenii's one-minute songs, Bandcamp Fridays, and some mental health month-focused partnerships
Cigarettes After Sex, Cabo Wabo, Stem's new partnership, and Lenny Kravitz named Ray Ban's first global brand ambassador
Tourist, Condé Nast's succession plan, Face Records NYC, and building an audience on gaming platforms like Fortnite and Roblox
GLOWSTONE, the Spotify machine, and collaborations for Spiritbox, Benny Blanco, and Travis Scott
Justice, NPR's internal conflict and existential crisis, ticketing reform, and exclusive vinyl pre-sell windows
Orions Belte, Mercedes x Travis Scott, Nospace, and Merck Mercuriadis' future at Hipgnosis
Bay Ledges, Fortnite Festival, Latin music revenue, Bella Figura's publishing acquisition, and NYC's SummerStage lineup