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The Hipgnosis Songs Fund catalog has just been valued at $2.36bn… around $150m more than HSF’s enterprise value when Blackstone acquired it – Music Business Worldwide

In July, investment giant Blackstone acquired Hipgnosis Songs Fund‘s assets from HSF’s then-public shareholders in a transaction worth USD $1.584 billion. According to MBW’s analysis, that transaction – when you factor in HSF’s debt – gave HSF’s portfolio of 45,000 songs an approximate enterprise value of USD $2.20 billion. That same portfolio (originally accumulated between 2018 and […]

A.I. Love Songs: Revolutionizing Romance and Music Creation

AI-generated love songs are reshaping the landscape of romantic expression and music production. This innovative technology combines artificial intelligence with musical creativity, offering new ways to craft heartfelt melodies. AI systems analyze countless love songs to generate fresh compositions that capture the essence of romance. These AI tools can compose original melodies, write romantic lyrics, […]

Songs of the Week: Tyler, the Creator and FKA twigs Build Out Their New Concept Albums with Poise

Every week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week column looks at great new tunes from the last seven days and analyzes notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, FKA twigs and Tyler, the Creator offer windows into their intriguing […]

4 Famous Songs That Are Secretly Religious

Sometimes, you’ll be listening to a pop song, and then you’ll suddenly bolt upright and ask yourself, “Hold on. Is this a hymn?” For example, you might realize the band you’re listening to is named “Creed,” and the song is talking about going “higher, to a place where blind men see.” Clearly, this about heaven. […]