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The Dark Side of the Moon at 50: an album artwork expert on Pink Floyd’s music marketing revolution

This month marks 50 years since the release of The Dark Side of the Moon. Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album beamed the band into super stardom with platinum-selling singles such as Money and The Great Gig in the Sky.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon cover designer shares what inspired iconic artwork

Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, who designed the iconic album cover, created a number of stories about the cover's creation to add to the mystery but Po has finally shared the true story

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Justin Bieber sells his back catalogue – an expert explains why artists give up rights to their music

Justin Bieber is the latest artist in a growing list of musicians who have sold the rights to their music.

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

Justin Bieber could get $200 million to sell catalog to Beyoncé's former manager

Justin Bieber could make roughly $200 million by selling his music rights to newly formed Hipgnosis Songs Capital.

Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022

Hipgnosis chief hits out at song owner’s fading share price

The boss of 50 Cent to Barry Manilow song catalogue owner Hipgnosis has railed against the firm’s dwindling share price despite the popularity of hit songs including Mariah Carey’s festive chart-topper All I Want for Christmas is You.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022

How Wall Street stormed the music business

Investors poured billions into buying rights, turning pop songs into a new asset class — but then the economy stalled

Financial Times · Sep 13, 2022

£1.4bn music fund founder spurns new music for old hits

The music industry has rebounded after more than a decade of piracy and songs have become a serious asset class. But that may not help the upcoming artists of today, as the sector’s biggest investors are mainly interested in old records.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2022

Justin Timberlake sells song catalogue to Hipgnosis

Justin Timberlake has sold the rights to his songs including hits such as Cry Me A River and Rock Your Body to Hipgnosis Song Management, the latest pop star to cash in on his body of work in the red-hot market for music streaming.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022

Justin Timberlake sells 200 songs in deal ‘worth just over $100m’

The ‘Rock your Body’ singer has sold full control and ownership over his interest in the tracks

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Justin Timberlake latest artist to sell entire music catalog – for a reported $100M

Justin Timberlake is waving “bye, bye, bye” to his music.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022