Eurovision: Does the voting system with juries need to change?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by michielvmusic

Does the voting system of the Eurovision Song Contest and the power of the juries need to change? Continue reading →

Why we need to keep talking about underrepresentation of women in music in 2019

Posted on December 28, 2018 by michielvmusic

A Dutch producer caused a storm of reactions when he said that ‘women are less inclined to make good music’. Should we even be surprised? Continue reading →

Why Rita Ora’s ‘Girls’ should not become the next LGBT anthem

Posted on May 11, 2018 by michielvmusic

Rita Ora only just launched her new single ‘Girls’, featuring Charli XCX, Cardi B and Bebe Rexha, but it already became a topic of discussion on social media. Ora, who recently had success with the pop hits ‘Anywhere’ and ‘For … Continue reading →

Pink Lemonade and the reinvention of James Bay

Posted on March 28, 2018 by michielvmusic

James Bay chose a new direction with upcoming album Electric Light and he is dividing his fan base. Continue reading →

Swedish women in music speak out: why the male dominated industry needs a drastic make-over

Posted on November 20, 2017 by michielvmusic

A storm rages over Sweden after 1993 women in the music industry signed a statement they have experienced sexual abuse or sexism. How to move on from this? Continue reading →