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Nostalgia – The Next Big Thing?
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Nostalgia – The Next Big Thing?

The #2016 hashtag has exploded across social media, with millions of users posting throwbacks to what many are calling a “simpler” time online.
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Apr 6, 2026
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Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
Getting Better at Playing With Algorithms – WR #305

Getting Better at Playing With Algorithms – WR #305

What a week for the music economy! Songs are hitting milestones quicker than ever, AI playlists are becoming standard, and platforms are pushing deeper...
Weekly Roundups
Feb 20, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Universal Officially Acquires Downtown, What Now?

Universal Officially Acquires Downtown, What Now?

The European Commission has finally moved to approve the merger of University Music Group (UMG) and Downtown Music Holdings (Downtown)...
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Feb 16, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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Learnings from audiences for the future – WR #304

Learnings from audiences for the future – WR #304

This week tracks a wave of developments at the intersection of rights, regulation, and remix culture. AI inputs, artist payments, and platform strategy...
Weekly Roundups
Feb 13, 2026
Mathilde Neu
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A Quick Look At The ASCAP Report 2025

A Quick Look At The ASCAP Report 2025

In February of 2025, the agency revealed it had broken records in 2024, with distributions reaching $1.835 billion, a year-over-year increase of 5.7% from 2023.
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Feb 9, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
New Revenues, New Rules for the music industry - WR #303

New Revenues, New Rules for the music industry - WR #303

This week highlights major revenue milestones, overhauls in artist compensation, and new legal and platform dynamics in AI and streaming. Let's unpack this.
Weekly Roundups
Feb 6, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Articles
Is Radio still Relevant for all Artists?

Is Radio still Relevant for all Artists?

How can you leverage radio today in your development strategy? Is it adaptable to all artists? All territories? Let's take a closer look at radio and its releva
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Feb 2, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
From Copyright to Representation - WR #302

From Copyright to Representation - WR #302

This week’s headlines are all about positioning. From major lawsuits defending IP rights to new models for AI jazz and payouts in billions, let's get into it
Weekly Roundups
Jan 30, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Articles
The 2026 Grammys and the Challenges Facing the Music Industry

The 2026 Grammys and the Challenges Facing the Music Industry

Historically, the Grammys have always reflected broader shifts in music creation and consumption. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is creating...
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Jan 26, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
Licensing Power Plays, AI Shifts, and Fan-Centric Moves - WR #301

Licensing Power Plays, AI Shifts, and Fan-Centric Moves - WR #301

If you’re like us here at Reprtoir, you jumped at some key decisions this week. The music industry continues to draw not-so-hard lines around licensing
Weekly Roundups
Jan 23, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Articles
Are Physical Music Sales Making a Comeback in 2026?

Are Physical Music Sales Making a Comeback in 2026?

Physical formats are more than simply selling music nowadays. They are becoming tools for fan engagement, brand building, and long-term artist value.
Articles
Jan 19, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
From Licensing Clashes to AI Bans - WR #300

From Licensing Clashes to AI Bans - WR #300

This week opens with major tension between social platforms and the music industry, while AI-generated content continues to spark division across distribution..
Weekly Roundups
Jan 16, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Articles
Facing AI with Metadata to Ensure Music Rights

Facing AI with Metadata to Ensure Music Rights

For many years, incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated metadata has quietly undermined rights management, attribution, and royalty distribution.
Articles
Jan 12, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Weekly Roundups
Strategic Pivots, Platform Shifts, and AI Acceleration - WR #299

Strategic Pivots, Platform Shifts, and AI Acceleration - WR #299

2026 already has some serious moves! From a major AI alliance to a streaming service bowing out, music companies are navigating a fast-changing landscape.
Weekly Roundups
Jan 9, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Articles
Insights on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

Insights on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

With 2025 wrapped up, the music industry enters 2026 in a more mature and measured phase. Growth has not disappeared, but it has slowed and become more uneven.
Articles
Jan 5, 2026
Mathilde Neu
Articles
Selecting a Streaming Platform and Audio Gear Based on Your Favorite Genre

Selecting a Streaming Platform and Audio Gear Based on Your Favorite Genre

Choosing a streaming platform or a set of headphones used to be a fairly simple decision. Today, it is far more nuanced. As audio quality improves...
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Dec 29, 2025
Mathilde Neu
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