New Report Says Spotify Used “Pirated” MP3 Files To Launch Service and Why It Matters [DAVID LOWERY]

There has long been suspicion among some the music industry that piracy lies deep in the roots of Spotify since the streaming platform's inception. This theory which, has been lent. Continue reading

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Did Zeppelin Steal Stairway To Heaven Revisited

Talk of plagiarism and theft consistently permeate the music industry. In this instance, we look at the possibility of Led Zeppelin having 'stolen' their classic song Stairway to Heaven and,. Continue reading

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Spotify Partners With NS2 For Self-Service Ad Platform Test

Spotify recently launched a new self-service ad platform allowing promoters to upload and market their shows to specific fans. Currently in its beta in the US, the service has prompted. Continue reading

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Why Every Musician Should Be Playing More House Concerts

While the dream of many aspiring musicians may be playing a packed stadium, getting to that point is a lengthy process, and playing any official venue, even a small one,. Continue reading

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Industry Navigation Tips For Songwriters

The music industry is full of talented and creative songwriters, which can often foster a negative competitive environment, but rather than fall into this trap, it would behoove any songwriter. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Facebook Licensing? Labels ‘Hopeful’ • Copyright Bill Passes • NeYo Invests In Tech • Dr. Luke Downgraded • More

Thursday 4.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Dear RIAA and IFPI, How did Facebook get so big and profitable without licensing music?  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Streaming Music Has Changed What It Means To Be Successful

Although an album's success was once measured by the number of purchases, the streaming era has significantly altered how information is gathered and used, with success now being measured by. Continue reading

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Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap

ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles.  The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading

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

The most popular of Hypebot's many and varied articles this week include those exploring YouTube and its creators' response to the monetization threshold change, Viacom's release of its first VR. Continue reading

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ASCAP, SACEM, PRS Form IBM-Backed Blockchain Music Initiative To Improve Royalty Tracking

2017 is the year that Blockchain will become more of a tool than a theory.  The technology, which allows seamless tracking of digital use has been called the savior of. Continue reading

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