We’ve Looked At The iTunes Radio Contract, And Apple Is One Sly Negotiator

We've seen at a full copy of the iTunes Radio contract that Apple is circulating to independent labels and can confirm that for the first year, they are offering a. Continue reading

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American Millennials: Key Attributes The Music Industry Is Ignoring

A new study of the Millennial generation reveals a combination of the expected as well as some insights that may not be so obvious. But, whatever your assumptions, there are. Continue reading

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Music Crowdfunding Tips from #IndiegogoToronto

I don't typically use hashtags in titles but I experienced yesterday's Indiegogo event in Toronto via Twitter so it seems appropriate. I didn't actually expect to do a post on. Continue reading

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As War Of Words Heats Up, Is Pandora Really Underpaying Artists? [CHART]

This week, musicians from Pink Floyd to David Lowery, have shared thoughtful and impassioned arguments taking Pandora to task for paying artists too little and their campaign to pay even. Continue reading

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MySpace Undead: Key Post Re-Launch Metrics

Two weeks after launching its new platform, Myspace shared key metrics suggesting that it's new design and refocus on music and entertainment may be rekindling interest among its core millennial. Continue reading

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ShareMyPlaylist Rebrands As Playlists.net, Launches New Spotify App

ShareMyPlaylists has rebranded as Playlists.net; a move, the company says, reflects the platform’s "prominence as a music discovery tool, as opposed to a means through which playlists are shared". In addition, Playlists.net. Continue reading

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WME’s Ari Emanuel vs. Irving Azoff: Emails Of Their Battle Go Viral

(UPDATED) An apparent email dispute between William Morris Endeavor head Ari Emanuel and former Live Nation chairman Irving Azoff went public this week when the email missives were CC'd to. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Pandora Battle Heats Up, Loverboy ‘Get(s) Lucky’, Jay-Z, Beatport Stats, AutoRip & More

THURSDAY 6.27.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab Above

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Kanye West Debuts At #1 As Weekly Sales Rebound

(UPDATED) Kanye West should be smiling. This week he led a trio of rappers to the top of the Nielsen SoundScan sales chart published by Billboard. His new album, Yeezus,. Continue reading

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8 Tumblr Tips For Musicians Seeking To Grow and Engage Their Followers

Guest post by Nick Susi, co-author of the Music Makers Case Studies on Portugal. The Man and Esperanza Spalding, and occasional writer on the SchiffBlog. You can find Nick online. Continue reading

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