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The Realities of Music Streaming in the Age of Excess
Can music streamers adapt to the explosion in AI uploads? … Should they?
Jan 22
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Leveling Up’s 2025 Year In Review
Our Most Read Articles, 2025 Music Playlist, and Content Worth Consuming
Dec 30, 2025
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Reservoir Media: A Hidden Gem?
Meet the under-the-radar ~$1 billion company building an independent music leader
Oct 27, 2025
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Pockets of Opportunity in Music Tech
Music Tech has historically been a difficult bet. So why are investors still showing up?
Sep 23, 2025
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Exploring the Artist Inc. Funding Model
Why and how Firebird Music introduced a new artist financing structure.
Aug 19, 2025
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Navigating Music Catalog Valuations: Part II
Aug 29, 2022
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Where Do Music Catalog Valuations Go From Here
Apr 12, 2022
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UMG: The Show Me Story
Jan 31, 2025
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SoundCloud: Understanding Music Streaming’s Dark Horse
Feb 12, 2024
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How Are VCs Thinking About Music In 2025?
Five investors share their views on the music investment landscape, what trends excite them, and more.
Jun 25, 2025
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Pophouse: The Music Branding Pioneers
The $1B+ music IP investor taking a different approach to buying catalogs.
May 30, 2025
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Looking East For Music Superfan Clues
What lessons can be learned from TME’s superfan strategy?
Apr 30, 2025
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UMG: The Show Me Story
Can UMG convince the market it’s undervalued?
Jan 31, 2025
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Leveling Up’s 2024 Year In Review
Most Read Articles, My 2024 Music Playlist, and Content Worth Consuming
Dec 18, 2024
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Music and the AI Opportunity
Which startups and investors are participating in the music AI hype cycle?
Jul 18, 2024
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The Music Industry’s Superfan Ambitions
Why is the industry so focused on monetizing artists' biggest fans?
Apr 23, 2024
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The Rise of Concert Films
How and why concert movies took center stage in 2023
Mar 21, 2024
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