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Exploring the rise of plugin subscriptions and possible alternative models
By Adam Douglas published
“I think the dislike of subscriptions is almost universal”

How the effects of Long COVID have harmed professional musicians and DJs
By Adam Douglas published
Though the 2020 COVID pandemic had many negative effects on the music industry, an underreported aspect is how Long COVID has left some professional musicians unable to continue with their careers

“She got them to think a little bit about what their rights were”: Five Finger Death Punch take Swift action
By Will Simpson published
Metal band have re-recorded their greatest hits

How Ed Sheeran generated royalties for Bob Dylan by borrowing from Jimi Hendrix
By Ben Rogerson published
Sheeran also reveals what he talked to Van Morrison about when he met him for breakfast: "I think he was, like, asking me to explain Spotify to him"

"It’s been a tough few years": UK gear retailer PMT closes its doors, makes 96 staff redundant and sells £2.4m of stock to Gear4Music
By Matt Mullen published
Just a few months after Brighton-based GAK closed down, another UK musical instrument retailer enters administration

“I could’ve been a flutist”: Donald Trump is claiming he has an aptitude for music
By Will Simpson published
"I do have an ear for music" he says

Eminem is suing Meta for a potential $1million
By Will Simpson published
Rapper’s publishing company alleges “rampant” and “knowing” copyright infringement

“Never let your publishing go”: The best music industry advice Sharon Osbourne has ever been given
By Will Simpson published
She also talks about the rejection that spurred Ozzfest
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