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The Rise of Concert Films
How and why concert movies took center stage in 2023
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Jimmy Stone
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February 2024

SoundCloud: Understanding Music Streaming’s Dark Horse
Amidst acquisition talk, what is SoundCloud’s strategy for the future?
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Jimmy Stone
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December 2023

Leveling Up’s 2023 Year In Review
Most Read Articles, My 2023 Music Playlist, and Content Worth Consuming
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Jimmy Stone

October 2023

Into the Void: What’s Next for Hipgnosis?
After recent setbacks, where will Hipgnosis Songs Fund go from here?
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Jimmy Stone
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September 2023

A New Tune: Looking at the Future of BMI
Why – after 80+ years – the PRO is charting a new direction.
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Jimmy Stone

July 2023

Has Hipgnosis Hit the Bottom?
Are Hipgnosis’ latest results the beginning of a comeback story for its stock?
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Jimmy Stone
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Exploring Africa’s Music Market Opportunity
Western music companies are looking to unlock growth across the continent
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Jimmy Stone

May 2023

What Value Does AI Bring to Music?
A First Look at AI Tech’s Possibilities & Adoption Barriers in the Music Industry.
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Jimmy Stone

April 2023

BandLab: Can the Creation Platform Experiment Become More Social?
How BandLab is aiming to make music creation, collaboration, and community easier.
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Jimmy Stone
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March 2023

The Contrarian: Understanding MUSIC’s $200M Raise
Matt Pincus, founder of SONGS, is building a new music investment firm.
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Jimmy Stone
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February 2023

Universal’s Push for Higher Streaming Payouts
Why & how UMG is seeking to redefine the commercial terms with streaming platforms
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Jimmy Stone
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January 2023

beatBread’s Moneyball Approach to Funding Musicians
How beatBread is leveraging data & technology to finance artists’ careers
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Jimmy Stone
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