Music Metadata: A Case Study Through Genre

Keeping metadata accurate and consistent is one of the major challenges of publishing and maintaining a substantial music catalog. Here we look at common metatda issues in classical music, hip hop,. Continue reading

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Advance Listening Isn’t Going Anywhere

Will stiff competition between streaming music services and direct to fan interaction kill the practice of streaming  music prior to release?  Some think so, but music marketer Wes Davenport has a. Continue reading

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Apple Music Previews Is First Exclusive: Pharrell’s “Freedom”

[UPDATED] Apple Music has unveiled its first exclusive.  Pharrell Williams, the singer, songwriter and producer who single handedly brought the world the mega-hit "Happy" will release "Freedom" exclusively on Apple Music on launch day, June. Continue reading

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50 Cent Trashes Jay Z’s TIDAL [VIDEO]

 "The people that you saw there don't even own the rights to their music. So they can't say it's just going to come out on Tidal…Why would you buy Tidal. Continue reading

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What You Need To Know About Sampling Music Without A License

Sampling has been controversial from the very start. Supporters argue that artists sample songs they love and build on them to create their own sound. Those opposed to sampling, while possessing mixed. Continue reading

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Spotify vs. Tidal: Who Is Winning The User Experience War?

If you pay even a sliver of attention to the entertainment world, you’ve probably heard of Tidal by now. Jay-Z and his famous co-owners (Beyonce, Kanye West, Rihanna, Usher, and more). Continue reading

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Jay Z Unleashes Tweetstorm Defending TIDAL

Jay Z unleashed a tweet storm over the weekend rebutting press and fan criticism of streaming music service TIDAL, saying he was just getting started and promising great things for artists. Continue reading

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Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Jay Z's music service TIDAL, Twitter's video service Periscope and The Beatles' recording studio Abbey Road were each the subject of one of Hypebot's Most Read stories last week. And there's more:

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Tidal, Spotify, And Apple Play The Digital Game of Thrones

Last week was a big one for the music industry. Or was it? Tidal entered the arena with Spotify and Apple. What we are watching is the digital version of. Continue reading

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Lily Allen On TIDAL: Fans Will “Swarm Back To Pirate Sites In Droves”

Lily Allen have never been once to mince words when she see's injustice.  What makes her refreshing is that she's both smart and unfiltered without becoming a hater. Her latest. Continue reading

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