Union Sues Universal, Sony, WMG, Others For Failing To Fund Musician’s Pensions

The American Federation of Musicians pension fund is suing Atlantic Records, Hollywood Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group  and Warner Brothers Records for failing to make pension fund contributions.

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Getting Access To Anyone • Your To Do List • Taylor Swift vs. YouTube

This week on MusicThinkTank we look at how to write an email that will get you access to anyone, gaining control of your to do list, and why Taylor Swift. Continue reading

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Apple Music Uses Snapchat To Offer Look Inside Beats 1 Global Studios

Since even before it launch, Apple Music has been using social media creatively to promote Beats 1. From "leaking" details to posting "exclusive" interviews on YouTube, Beats 1 and Apple. Continue reading

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Apple Music Streams Just 4% Of Spotify’s, Says Indie Distributor

Since Apple isn't sharing and any stats provided during a 90 day free trial would be suspect, we have no real idea how well Apple Music is doing.  Tim Cook. Continue reading

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Why Taylor Swift Chose Not To Fight YouTube

Swift has gained quite a bit of attention recently for keeping her tunes off of both Spotify and, initially, Apple Music. But what about YouTube?

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Labels Mull Pulling All Music Videos From YouTube

Record labels are considering pulling all music videos off  YouTube because its become the free music service of choice for so many.  They're are upset over the lack of revenue. Continue reading

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

Did The $7.3 Million “Blurred Lines” Verdict Kill Songwriting? 5 Reasons to Kick Out That Band Member How To Get Your Music Featured On Music Blogs Sony Music CEO –. Continue reading

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Sony Completes $200 Million Purchase Of [Formerly] Indie Distributor The Orchard

Indie music and video distributor The Orchard is independent no more.  A strategic investment by Sony just became 100% ownership and control.

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Sony Rethinking Value Of Free Music Streaming

Taylor Swift's decision to pull all of her music off Spotify is causing ripples across the music industry and unsurprisingly become the topic of executive suite discussions at major music. Continue reading

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OFFICIAL: Vevo CEO Rio Caraeff To Exit

Top rated music video network Vevo has confirmed Friday's rumors that President and CEO Rio Caraeff will exit at the end of 2014.  Vevo is owned by Universal Music Group, Sony. Continue reading

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