Midem Names Artist Accelerator Shortlist

International music industry convention Midem is taking a page from the tech playbook as it broadens its outreach to the artist community with the creation of  the Midem Artist Accelerator.

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PledgeMusic Names Scott Hueston Head Of Artist Solutions

Direct to fan presale platform PledgeMusic continues to expand its team with the appointment of Scott Hueston as Head of Artist Solutions, North America. Previously Hueston was  GM at Wicked Cool. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ Matador, Webster PR, Downtown, ReverbNation, INgrooves and More

Matador Records has hired Shira Knishkowy as Director of Publicity.  Shira was previously Director of Publicity at Partisan Records, and a publicist at Big Hassle Media.  MORE:

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Songkick Discusses Research About Concertgoers

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk to Gideon Bullock, who is a design director at Songkick, a popular live concerts app. We ask Bullock how Songkick learns. Continue reading

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Google 360 Welcomes Anyone, Anywhere Inside The World-Famous Abbey Road Studios

If you've had a lifelong dream of seeing where the magic happens within Abbey Road Studios, Google just made it come true. Partnering with Abbey Road Studios to create and. Continue reading

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Former EMI, AEG CEOs Join Board Of Directors As They Pandora Preps For Battle

Pandora is preparing to do battle – with publishers, record labels, Congress, regulators and in the courts; and to strengthen their position their adding music industry fire power top to their board. Continue reading

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New Investors Line Up To Give Spotify Another $400 Million

A list of top global investors is emerging as Spotify continues late stage talks to reap an additional $400 million in funding at a valuation of $8.4 billion.  It's no. Continue reading

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Apple’s New Streaming Service May Be Facing A Rough Start In Europe

Regulators in the European Union may throw a roadblock into Apple’s upcoming launch of its new streaming music service. The computer giant is increasingly under examination over its dealings with record. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Apple's Streaming Music Launch Plans: $9.99, $14.99 Tiers, Lots Of Exclusives Mumford & Sons Refuse To Join TIDAL's "Tribalist Commercial Bullshit"  Believe Digital Acquires TuneCore Fair Play, Fair Pay Act. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts on Hypebot.com

 Guide To Facebook Advertising For Musicians Believe Digital Aquires TuneCore Apple Releases New Beats Inspired Music Player In Beta Former Rhapsody, Sony Exec Writes Letter To The Music Biz Mumford. Continue reading

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Kansas (The Band) Teams With Mobius For Mobile Marketing Campaign

As Madonna proved by releasing new music on virtually every new digital platform possible, modern music marketing is not just for the young. Now classic rockers Kansas teamed with Mobius. Continue reading

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