As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

The singer’s music video is facing potential legal action for possible damage to the protected dunes of S’Espalmador in Spain. With ongoing shifts in artist-fan relationships, people are expecting their favourite artists to use their platform for social and environmental good.

K-pop fans are calling on their idols to leverage their influence on luxury fashion brands to fight against climate change. Concerned for the future of the planet, Gen Zers and Alphas are demanding concrete action and using the unified power of global fandom to instigate change.

The pandemic saw the music industry refocus its attention on climate matters as it came to a standstill. With artists, organisations, and audiences now engaging in the climate crisis conversation, what can the sector do to highlight these telling truths about sustainability going forward?

A study exploring musicians' impact on climate change efforts has found that many fans want their icons to take a stance. As people form more parasocial relationships with musicians and celebrities, they're more inclined to look to their idols to use their platforms for social good.