music industry

Social media has catalysed multiple careers in the music industry. Daria looks back at three social media platforms (Vine, YouTube, and TikTok) to see which influencers have succeeded in their transition to music....

Rhianna Greensmith reflects on the short-form video-sharing app TikTok's influence on the music industry....

After making history at the 43rd BRIT awards, it’s evident that the women of Little Mix are unstoppable. Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and former member Jesy Nelson, became the first girl-group to win in the ‘Best British Group‘ category at this year’s awards ceremony. They’ve managed to...

“Music is a powerful tool that can be used for good. We all need to play our part if the planet is to survive.” The message of climate initiative ‘No Music On a Dead Planet’ rings out loud and clear. Nieve O’Donnell reflects on the project’s work to date and asks...

Nieve O’Donnell The National Ice Centre and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham are among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. As the venue prepares to gradually re-open, Nieve O’Donnell explores what this means for the arts sector after a...

“The rise of Spotify and Apple music had changed everything,” a pensive John Legend told CNBC, and as listeners on both streaming sites soar for the fifth year running, he seems to be right. Amidst a music climate as turbulent as its social counterpart, Tolulope Sangowawa asks whether the humble...

Amrit Virdi With its mass appeal, big budgets, and proclivity for commercial success, pop music has starkly had social consciousness on its radar. But amongst the turbulence and turmoil of contemporary societies, many pop starlights have begun to unshackle themselves from the expectations of the genre and press back...