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# WED. BRIEF: IFPI Global Music Sales Report • Troy Carter Defends Free Spotify • Gibson Sued For $50M • More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/am-brief-ifpi-global-music-sales-report-troy-carter-defends-free-spotify-gibson-sued-for-50m-more/
- Published: 2018-04-25T06:35:00.000Z
- Updated: 2018-04-25T06:35:00.000Z
- Description: WEDNESDAY 4.25.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Uncategorized, DIY, DIY musicians, Gibson, IFPI, indie, music, Music Business, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, Spotify, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:05

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