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FRONT SECTION 08 THE BIG STORY Industry figures weigh in on the growth of physical music with overall sales in 2024 set for their first increase in two decades

10 SO RECORDINGS MD Adam Greenup on the label’s success with Enter Shikari, plus signing Public Service Broadcasting and breaking new talent

11 FOR THE RECORD/ TAKE A BOW 13 SPOTLIGHT SACEM’s Cécile Rap-Veber addresses key issues including streaming remuneration

14 START ME UP/ IN POD WE TRUST We meet Radiostats’ CEO Oskar Eichler in Start Me Up, whilst our featured podcast is DIY Magazine’s Before They Knew Better

15 DIGITAL DISCOURSE Sammy Andrews dives into the many ways that AI is transforming consumer behaviour

16 TWEETS OF THE MONTH 17 RISING STAR Epic Records A&R and producer AV lays out his path through the industry so far

18 ON THE RADAR Bristol singer Elles Bailey celebrates her new label deal, Americana’s resurgence and being namechecked with Beyoncé

20 PLAYLIST/TASTEMAKERS 21 MAKING WAVES/ SYNC STORY 22 KEY RELEASES Your guide to all of the biggest albums coming your way very soon

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