Rhapsody Passes 2 Million Paid Subscribers, Expands French and Latin American Services

Rhapsody announced this morning that its has more than 2 million paid subscribers globally across its Rhapsody, Napster, recently launched UnRadio services. It's a significant milestone for the music streamer,. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Guvera Grows, Shocked’s Silent Slam, Beats Upgrades, Facebook VIP Troubles & More

TUESDAY 7.29.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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Politics of EDM: Festival Bans Plains Indian Warbonnets, Sniffer Dogs Not So Easy To Ban

With electronic music a large part of youth culture, we're seeing numerous issues surface that have come up in the past. The trend of wearing Plains Indian warbonnets, aka "Native. Continue reading

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Sony’s Major Label Shenanigans Revealed By American Idol Lawsuit

By copyright and intellectual property attorney Wallace E. J. Collins III, Esq.. 19 Entertainment, the record company founded by “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller, has sued Sony Music Entertainment for. Continue reading

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Music Tech M&A: Apple x Swell, CBS x Eventful, Kapipal x WeLoveYourSongs

Music tech merger and acquisition activity isn't just happening in the streaming music space. Sometimes it's even happening where people wouldn't expect it to exist. For example, Apple is rumored. Continue reading

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Merlin Slashes Indie Music Admin Fees Another 17%

Independent music global rights agency Merlin has lowered its fees yet again. After a 50% drop on 2013, Merlin today announced another 17% reduction. As of June 1, the agency’s administration fees. Continue reading

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Why Email Newsletters Are Still a Vital Marketing Tool for Musicians

Email Marketing may seem a little bit old school, but the truth is, if you're taking a pass on this avenue you're missing a critical opportunity to personalize your band. Continue reading

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Apple Beats Deal Gets EU Commission Approval

Apple's $3 billion deal to purchase Beats Electronics and Beats Music has received the approval of the European Union Commission. The trade regulators found that Apple and Beats are no dominate. Continue reading

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Kanye West Declares Victory Over Coinye Digital Currency. As Usual, He’s Wrong.

Even the mighty Kanye West is no match for the digital currency revolution. With his usual bravado, West declared victory Friday over digital currency Coinye for using his likeness and. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Bose Sues Beats, Vevo Preps Sale, Kayne vs. Coinye, Apple Buys Radio App Swell & More

MONDAY 7.28.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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