National Conference of Managers Names 2016 Hall Of Fame Inductees

The National Conference of Personal Managers has announced the inductees for the 2016 class of the Personal Managers Hall of Fame. Induction into NCOPM's Hall of Fame is intended to celebrate. Continue reading

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Sony Music Reverses YouTube Takedown Of Lecture About Music Copyrights By Harvard Law Professor

Apparently bowing to public pressure, Sony Music Entertainment has withdrawn their take down order for  a YouTube video of a lecture on music copyrights by a Harvard Law professor.  

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: UMG Reports Financials • Kayne Blasts Pirate Bay • Billionaire Backs Ticketing Startup • More

Friday 2.19.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Should we make Hypebot a Kayne Free Zone?  Updated continuously under our More News tab here.

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Ushering In Virtual Reality 2.0: Why The Music Industry Must Work Together In 2016

Here Todd J. Alexander discusses the challenges of implementing new technologies like Blockchain and, in particular, VR, and the need for those operating within the music economy to work together to. Continue reading

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How Blockchain Tech Could Get Kanye West Out Of Debt, Solve Facebook’s Video Problem

In the wake of an allegedly impoverished Kanye West's recent tweetstorm demanding a cash infusion from Mark Zuckerberg, George Howard has some ideas for both parties wherein the use of music. Continue reading

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CEO Daniel Ek Says Spotify Saved The Music Industry + Other Interesting Revelations

Spoitfy CEO Daniel Ek was unusually candid during a Quora Q &A earlier this week.  His assertions included that Spotify almost single handled saved the entire music industry.  Here are. Continue reading

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Investments In Music Tech More Than Doubled In 2015

There is talk of a tech bubble. There are signs of a major slowdown in venture funding. If any of this is true, music tech didn't get the memo until. Continue reading

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Snapchat For Artists: Tips, Tricks, Best Practices

Although it may not be for everyone, Snapchat does have a large, youthful, and dedicated user base. Here we cover some of the best tricks and practices for those artists considering adding. Continue reading

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Pitch Your Tent: Tips For Camping At A Festival

While camping at a festival can easily lead to some of the best live music experiences you will ever have, it just as easily become a complete disaster if proper steps are. Continue reading

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Blues Foundation Announces 2016 Blues Hall Of Fame Inductees

Five legendary blues performers, two individuals who were instrumental in the creation of blues music, five single blues recordings, one blues album and an important piece of blues literature will. Continue reading

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Illustrator Files Lawsuit Against Wu-Tang Clan, Martin Shkreli For Unauthorized Use Of Work

Artist Jason Koza recently filed a lawsuit against clan member RZA, Tarik  Azzougarh, (a rapper/manager/ producer affiliated with the group), and much be-loathed former pharma CEO Martin Shkreli, claiming that portraits which. Continue reading

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