Google Home Smart Speaker Sales Soar, Great News For YouTube Music

Two analysis of the smart speaker market paint a somewhat different picture. But both point to two trends: smart speaker sales are soaring and Google Home smart speakers are gaining. Continue reading

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Does Spotify, Apple Need A New Model To Pay Musicians?

This week, Chris Rizik from SoulTracks.com join Music Biz Weekly podcast co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss Chris' essay, “Spotify could kill Jazz, Soul and Classical music. Really”. Continue reading

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Pandora Adds $15 Family Plan, Completes AdsWizz Acquisition

Pandora has added an ad-free Premium family plan that includes up to 6 unique accounts for $14.99 per month. The plan closely mirrors similar plans and pricing from competitors Apple. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Spotify Rethinks ‘Hate’ Policy • MusicCares Blame Game • Vevo Hackers Arrested • More

MONDAY 5.28.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

Some spicy commentary in the music business world this week, as Irving Azoff calls Cohen a liar, Spotify's Troy Carter admits to a tiff, and we speculate on whether the. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this look back through important music industry news from the past week, we revisit Vevo's shutdown, the decline in the EDM business worldwide, TIDAL's denial of streaming fraud, and. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week on Hypebot, our most often viewed articles covered the launch of YouTube Music, a slew of lawsuits leveled at streaming services, how to find success on SoundCloud, and. Continue reading

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Spotify Launches ‘Game Plan’ How To Video Series For Artists

With 170 million users, getting music on Spotify and communicating with fans there can change a career. But navigating Spotify as a promotional tool can be daunting. Now, they've released. Continue reading

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Iconic Tests Copyright Infringement Software For Indies

Iconic Artists has announced the beta testing of Streamtrack, its copyright infringement and reporting software. Launched as a response to the continued threat of piracy and exploitation faced by so many. Continue reading

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Online Studio Soundation Raises $500K, Appoints New CEO

Online recording studio Soundation is relaunching with the help of $5000,000 in funding, a new CEO and a mission to build the world’s premier launchpad for new producers. Soundation has over 75,000 active. Continue reading

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