Pop star Rosalía has become one of the top Spanish-speaking artists worldwide thanks to her cross-cultural and genre-defying sounds. What does her success tell us about how multiculturalism, strong iconography, and the rising popularity of niche cultural figures in reshaping the pop marketplace?

Recognising that sustainability is becoming non-negotiable for a growing number of music fans, Reformation is partnering with artists to create eco-friendly tour merch. It's helping to make the entire live music experience greener, alleviating some climate concerns among gig-goers.

Though the Grammys celebrate the best in music, for a real understanding of who’s on the rise in the industry, TikTok may be a better barometer. Why is the platform so integral to Gen Z’s musical exploration? And how is TikTok changing the way they listen to and show love for their idols?

Hipgnosis, a company that buys royalty rights from musicians, has announced a large revenue rise thanks to higher rates of streaming during the pandemic. However, given that musicians have been unable to work for over a year, buying up the rights to their tunes could be seen as exploitative.