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During the only major performance she gave in her home country, Gilberto was booed.
From majors to indies to artists, the industry is in the unusual position of facing a common enemy.
Their popularity can’t be explained by the nostalgia of baby boomers or superior sound quality. So what’s going on?
Jackson used his musical talents to overcome racial barriers in the United States. But telling Jackson’s story may not be legal under proposed laws restricting how race is taught.
A cold-blooded shooting is a common trope in gangsta rap - but a disturbing new development in South African hip-hop.
Africa is considered too high risk as a destination for big US pop tours - but Beyoncé could and should break the mould.
Google is one of a number of companies getting involved in AI music-generation.
TikTok is shaping the music industry like never before, but with rumours that the app may soon launch its own streaming service, the stakes for creative freedom are high.
In a strong field of diverse artists, the north London rapper stood out with her exuberant, personal-political, genre-busting album.
Whether we’re talking songs that are popular on Spotify, or were Billboard hits through the ‘40s up to recent years, popularity cannot be attributed solely to quantifiable acoustic elements.
What do we love about seeing children perform? And how do their performances shape our understanding of childhood?
It’s not the role of copyright law to limit creativity.
Five red flags parents should listen for in popular songs.
Many of Russia’s creative class are speaking out against the war in Ukraine and experiencing financial repercussions. As a result, many are leaving the country
Creator culture on TikTok is changing the way hits are made, how music is promoted, and how the world discovers music, even for those artists who choose not to engage with it.
The crowd surge at the Astroworld festival that killed 10 people and injured hundreds highlights the messianic nature of rappers.
Big labels are making big money from streaming.
Data from the UK Musician’s Union shows that half of their members have experienced sexual harassment at work.
Any advertisement asking us to get vaccinated must answer one crucial question: what’s in it for me?
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Reader in Music, Politics and Society, Newcastle University
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Head of School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Music Industry, RMIT University
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Lecturer in Music Industry and Popular Culture, RMIT University
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Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow in Music Industries and Cultural Economy, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries, King's College London
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Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Winchester
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Course Director MA (Music Industries), University of Liverpool
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Associate Professor of Popular Music, University of Sydney
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Reader in Intellectual Property Law, Brunel University of London
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Department Chair and Professor of Sociology, UMass Amherst
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Professor of Intellectual Property Law, City St George's, University of London
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