By The Way is a rapid-fire segment that gives you a snapshot of developing stories in the music world. This week, prominent musical stars from the UK signed an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, addressing the need for change on music streaming payments and transparency within the sector. The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) resumes live performances again after a long break due to the pandemic, with their upcoming family-themed concert ‘Let’s Tour the World: II’ happening on the 24th of April. Lastly, Future Sounds and Dance Party presenter Annie Mac leaves BBC Radio 1 after 17 years to invest time in writing fiction and be present for her family.