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Music Tech News: AmplifyWorld, Duetti add funding • UnitedMasters • AMPOLLO • CD Baby • BeatStars + Voloco

In recent music tech news, AmplifyWorld, a decentralized engagement platform that empowers musicians and fans by leveraging blockchain and Web3 tech, has announced a $1.2M investment from Chapel Ventures.

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Let Clubs Close: A Controversial Solution to the Live Venue Crisis

Overall concert attendance grew 20% last year, but smaller independent live music venues are closing at unprecedent rates. Music industry commentator’s Bob Lefsetz has the solution: “Let clubs close.” Let. Continue reading

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Spotify Wrapped

Musicians Guide To Spotify Wrapped: DEADLINE IN 10 DAYS!

There are just 10 days left to use the Musicians Guide To Spotify Wrapped to prepare accounts to make the most of Spotify Wrapped 2024.

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SESAC rates for Performance Licenses rise 10.4% through 2026

New SESAC rates for the performance licences of the 10,000 U.S. radio stations under the Radio Music License Committee umbrella have been finalized.

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DistroKid Union

DistroKid Union ramps up allegations: ‘No non-union staff’ laid off

The Union representing DistroKid workers has shared added new details and allegations in its fight with the world’s largest d.i.y. digital music distributor.

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Are TikTok Song IDs accurate

Are TikTok Song IDs accurate? Pex found 20 for every song

Are TikTik Song IDs accurate? Pex examined 141,000 songs on TikTok and found 2.8 million unique Song IDs and over 830 million videos containing these songs.

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How much will TikTok cost Musicians

How much will TikTok cost Musicians with its indie track takedown?

How much will TikTok cost musicians with the looming take down of millions of tracks on independent labels?

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Join The Discussion On Hypebot: We want to hear from you!

Join the discussion on Hypebot. The Comments section is open, and we want to hear from you!

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As TikTok indie track takedown looms, IMPALA calls for negotiations

With millions of independent tracks scheduled to be taken off TikTok, an open letter from European indie music trade group IMPALA calls for an end to “strong-arm tactics” and return to the negotiating table.

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Meddling offers free A&R listing service to ‘democratize A&R’

For more than 10 years Meddling has provided data tools for A&R professionals. Now the company is launching a free A&R listing service for artist signings and label departures.

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