The Weeknd Breaks Spotify Single Day Record With More Than 33 Million Streams Every 24 Hours

[UPDATED] Spotify has shared that as of November 26th, The Weeknd is the artist with the most streams on Spotify in a single day. The artist's top 5 tracks have. Continue reading

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CD Baby Extends 50% Off Album Distribution Sale Through Friday, Offers 1¢ Shipping

Now through December 2nd, standard digital album distribution at CD Baby is 50% off at $24.50.  Just enter the code BLACKFRIDAY2016 at checkout.

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Indie Band Teams With Brewery To Release Album On A Beer Can [VIDEO]

Beer and music have a long history collaboration. Furthering the relationship, indie rockers The Lights Out and Aeronaut Brewing Co. have collaborated to create T.R.I.P., a sci-fi album on a. Continue reading

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Have Donations Become A Viable Part Of Musicians’ Business Model?

As live streaming and other newer media models becoming increasingly commonplace in the new music economy, it may be time to revisit donations and see if they are perhaps a. Continue reading

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3 Scientific Tips For Making More Money From Your Fans

While anecdotal evidence and the advice of others can be somewhat helpful when it comes to making more money from your music, not every experience is universal, and such advice. Continue reading

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What To Expect When Working With Studio Musicians

For artists looking to step up their recording game and take their project to the next level, bringing in studio musicians is often a good call. Here we review what. Continue reading

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Skyline Music Rebrands As Skyline Artists Agency

Hypebot began as an exploration for Skyline booking agency founder Bruce Houghton" "I saw the shifts happening in the music industry; and felt that I needed to understand and share. Continue reading

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Pandora Predictions Chart: Finding The Next One Direction

In this round of the Pandora Predictions Chart, they're taking a look at the jazz funk boy band group Forever In Your Mind, set to potentially fill the void left. Continue reading

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SF MusicTech Names Winners Of 2016 Startup Competition

After careful consideration and many impressive entries, the winners of the SF MusicTech Summit 2016 Startup Competition have been announced.  Each winner will be showcasing onstage during the Summit on. Continue reading

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How To Make Money From Teaching Music, Even If Your Schedule Is Full

In addition to providing an excellent added source of income, teaching music can go a long way towards helping you to expand your fan base. Here we review five tips. Continue reading

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Data From Music Streamers Saved Label $1 Million This Year, Says Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta

Like it or not, data drives the music industry.  That's particularly true of labels that compete for commercial radio play. Data, including expensive focus groups, drives what and how they. Continue reading

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