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

This week's Top Posts covered topics ranging from popular music keys on Spotify, SoundCloud's new deal with music publishers, mistakes musicians make on Instagram, Sony pulling music off of SoundCloud,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/09/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora Defeats ASCAP, Music Publishers In Royalty Rate Appeal

It's been a good week for Pandora.  First the FCC approved it's purchase of a small radio station that could lead to lower payments to artists; and today it won. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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SoundCloud Finalizes Important Deal With U.S. Music Publishers

Soundcloud has been working for months to secure deals with rights holders that will allow it to finally monetize its massive user-generated content. Today, it completed an important deal with. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Music Publishing News Roundup: Pandora May Pay Lower Rates To Rights Holders, Grooveshark Folds, Copyright Review Moves Forward To Congress

Pandora might lower rights holders payouts, Grooveshark throws in the towel after six years of legal battles, and the Copyright review moves to Congress.

Bob Baker on 05/04/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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What You Need To Know About Sampling Music Without A License

Sampling has been controversial from the very start. Supporters argue that artists sample songs they love and build on them to create their own sound. Those opposed to sampling, while possessing mixed. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Publishing News 4.27: Faxon Joins Pandora • Afrika Bambaataa Signs With Sony/ATV • German Publishers Eye Streaming

This week in music publishing news, Roger Faxon joined Pandora, German Music Publishers intend to address music streaming issues, and Afrika Bambaataa signed with Sony/ATV. More details below.

Bob Baker on 04/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sony Music Defeats “Iron Man” Composer’s Lawsuit (For Now)

A New York Federal Courts' recent decision concerning a "work for hire" determination could prove controversial. The Court's ruling involved "Iron Man", a rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan and a music composer. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ReverbNation Launches CONNECT Songs Publishing Services In Partnership With Sentric Music

The suite of services available to indie and DIY musicians continues to broaden. Artist services platform ReverbNation today added to its already robust offering via a partnership with Sentric Music.

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Spotify Names James Duffett-Smith Global As Head of Publisher Relations

Spotify has appointed James Duffett-Smith as Global Head of Publisher Relations. Previously he was Head of Licensing Business Affairs at Spotify, which is joined in 2009.

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ASCAP’s “I Create Music” EXPO” Offers One-On-One Sessions With Industry Leaders

The 10th ASCAP “I Create Music" EXPO” to be held this April 30 – May 2 in L.A. offers attendees one-on-one time with some of the world's top producers, composers, songwriters. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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