Last Week In Music Commentary

Commentators inside the industry this week shared their thoughts and opinions on what congress has in store for songwriters,  why Spotify will become a full stack company, and how big. Continue reading

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Warner Music’s Topsify Playlist Chief Exits To Launch New Venture

Three years after selling Playlist.net to Warner Music Group and establishing the major's own Topsify playlist brand, Kieron Donoghue is leaving the label group to start a new venture. The future. Continue reading

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Apple Music “Up Next” Trademark Filings Reveal Plans For Emerging Artists Program

Spotify's launched RISE and Apple Music's UP NEXT both promote emerging artists. As the race to predict streaming stardom accelerates, two trademarks filings offer hints of Apple's plans. 

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Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo 2’ Tops Weekend Box Office

Tyler Perry proved that his shopworn 'Madea' character is still a box office draw as "Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween" debuted in North America to an estimated $21.6M,. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: 38.4% Indie Market Share [Survey] • Native Instruments Adds $59M • MP3 Rippers Get EFF Support • More

MONDAY 10.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Go indie! Updated continuously under Hypebot's More News tab

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

We advised and counseled independent and do-it-yourself artists this week on everything ranging from using Facebook live to bring in more money + fans, to how you can instantly give. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Concert Backlash • Home Studio Mistakes • Essential Repair Tasks • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the top home studio mistakes and how to fix them, essential repair tasks when it comes to maintaining your venue, the principles behind. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Pedal back – it's time for our weekly review of the music industry's biggest news from the past seven days, as we revisit an Avenged Sevenfold lawsuit with the potential. Continue reading

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YouTube vs Vevo Videos: A Look At The Differences

[UPDATED] Once you've gone to the trouble of creating a music video, it's important to give some thought to how you want it distributed. Here we look at the benefits. Continue reading

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10 Things You Should Do As Soon As You Sign Up New Music For Distribution

While signing up for a distribution process is certainly an important of getting your music out there, it doesn't end there. Here we look at ten things you must do. Continue reading

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