PITCHCLERKMUSIC GROUP

News & Insights

Industry reading from inside the independent side of African music.

Company announcements, roster news and editorial analysis. Placeholder articles below are illustrative.

Insight12 August 2026

What Sub-Saharan streaming growth means for independent artists

Local pricing, telco bundles and creator-led discovery are reshaping how African catalogue earns. A practical read on where the revenue actually moves.

6 min read

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Company28 July 2026

Pitchally expands editorial pitching tools for African catalogue

New submission windows, structured pitch templates and campaign tracking now live for artists across the Pitchclerk ecosystem.

4 min read

Playbook9 July 2026

The 12-week release strategy we run for every project

From asset lock to post-release retention — the timeline our label services team uses on singles, EPs and albums.

8 min read

Insight24 June 2026

Radio still breaks records in West Africa. Here's the data.

Streaming dominates the conversation, but regional radio remains the fastest route to mass recognition in several key markets.

5 min read

Sync6 June 2026

Why global supervisors are finally clearing African catalogue

Cleaner splits, faster clearance and better packaging are unlocking film, gaming and advertising budgets for independent rights holders.

7 min read

Roster19 May 2026

Roster note: Naledi joins Pitchclerk artist development

The Johannesburg vocalist begins an 18-month development cycle covering catalogue planning, live readiness and brand identity.

3 min read

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