Why Twitter Still Matters For Musicians

Although some self-promoting musicians may choose to eschew the platfrom, Chris Robley here details why the controversial social network still holds significant value for artists as promotional tool, particularly in. Continue reading

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How Record Labels Screwed Up The Music Industry, And How Spotify, Apple Saved Them

ALTERNATIVE TAKE: Mike Masnick explores the sordid history of how the record labels' behavior in the early days of the internet literally brought the music industry to its knees, and. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Spotify Rethinks ‘Hate’ Policy • MusicCares Blame Game • Vevo Hackers Arrested • More

MONDAY 5.28.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

Some spicy commentary in the music business world this week, as Irving Azoff calls Cohen a liar, Spotify's Troy Carter admits to a tiff, and we speculate on whether the. Continue reading

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

Our broadranging tips for the music industry do-it-yourselfer this week covered how to target social media ringleaders, how to better your chances of creating a hit song 2018 style, the. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music PR • Crowdfunding • Rehearsal Venue • More

This week on MusicThinkTank contributors looked at a reconsideration of how to approach music PR, music crowdfunding campaigns to keep an eye on, how to help your band relocate to. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this look back through important music industry news from the past week, we revisit Vevo's shutdown, the decline in the EDM business worldwide, TIDAL's denial of streaming fraud, and. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week on Hypebot, our most often viewed articles covered the launch of YouTube Music, a slew of lawsuits leveled at streaming services, how to find success on SoundCloud, and. Continue reading

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Why Music Data Shouldn’t Drive 100% Of Decisions

In this interview, James Martin of Midem speaks with Sam Hill, Director of Digital Marketing at BMG UK, about his job, advice he'd give to those starting in the music. Continue reading

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5 Web Tools For Musicians To Try

In this piece Fiona Z shares five recently discovered valuable tools artists can use to improve their online experience, streamline social media usage, edit video, sign online paperwork and more!

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Share A Toke With Snoop Dogg In New Hulu VR Experience

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to smoke with Snoop Dogg, you’re about to get your chance.  Hulu is today launching a brand new choose-your-own adventure live-action. Continue reading

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