Staying in tune

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Warner Music Malaysia’s Dinesh Ratnam on the state of the music business in Asia and finding the region’s next big hit.

In identifying and selecting local artists that can potentially succeed in regional markets, Warner Music Malaysia is deploying its attention across several areas.“We have a dedicated A&R (Artists & Repertoire) team that actively follows the Malaysian music landscape, attending live shows and listening to demos.

Additionally, the company also leverages data analytics to gain valuable insights into music trends, streaming activity, and audience preferences across South-East Asia.“This data helps us identify artists with a sound that resonates not just within Malaysia, but with broader regional tastes,” he adds.

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Author / Journalist: RICHARD AUGUSTIN

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: MalaysiaChinaIndonesiaJapanSingaporeTaiwanVietnam

Topics: /Business/Business News Music Star Biz7 Recording industry Warner Music Malaysia Streaming Live performance Subscribers Record label Digital revenue Recorded music Data analytics

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News Sentiment: Negative

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Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2024-08-30 @ 17:08:00 (1 days ago)

News Timezone: GMT +8:00

News Source URL: thestar.com.my

Language: English

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