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

The week, the most popular out of the many and varied pieces on Hypebot included why Spotify wants blockchain tech and if it's really everything they hope, how and why. Continue reading

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Merlin Reduces Fees For Indies 25%, Royalty Distributions Soar

Independent label global digital rights agency Merlin has cut its administration fees as a percentage of revenue for the sixth time in 5 years. The move comes days after it. Continue reading

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Music As Career: Staying Focused As An Artist

Maintaining a successful career as a musician is by no means an easy task, and it is critical to their success that they maintain their focus on the correct areas. Continue reading

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Indie Label Association Issues “Serious” Alert For Counterfeit CDs For Sale Via Amazon

A2IM, the U.S. indie music trade group, has issued a rare and unusually strong warning to be on the lookout for look alike counterfeit CDs for sale on Amazon.

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Indie Label Association Issues “Serious” Alert For Counterfeit CDs For Sale Via Amazon

A2IM, the U.S. indie music trade group, has issued a rare and unusually strong warning to be on the lookout for look alike counterfeit CDs for sale on Amazon.

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JOB: Director Marketing, Sales, Licensing At Smithsonian Folkways

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is seeking a new Director Marketing, Sales and Licensing.  Smithsonian Folkways is an internationally prominent nonprofit record label located within the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at. Continue reading

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Merlin Announces Board Election Results

Indie music global digital rights agency Merlin today announced results of its biennial board elections. Those elected will serve for two years.

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Indies Outpace Majors, Retain #1 Mark Share

From A2IM: In the issue dated July 25, 2015, Billboard reported mid-year market share numbers – Indies continue to be #1 based on copyright ownership, the only appropriate market share. Continue reading

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Rich Bengloff Steps Down As President Of A2IM

After more than 8 years at the helm of independent music's largest US based trade organization, A2IM, president Rich Bengloff is stepping down. Bengloff can be credited with successfully steering. Continue reading

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21,000+ Sign Petition Calling For Musician Credits On Apple Music [SIGN ON HERE]

There are two main reasons we should all demand full credits be published on Apple Music and all digital services.: 1) its only fair that musicians, producers and others get. Continue reading

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