I Hope Apple Kills Free Streaming, But Not For The Reason You Think

There have been multiple reports over the last few days that the Department of Justice is looking into the accusation that Apple is pressuring the major record labels to end their license agreements with music. Continue reading

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Apple Strong Arms Labels Ahead Of Music Relaunch, Dept. Of Justice Investigates

We've heard and reported on the rumors, but now we're getting details: Apple is aggressively pushing record labels to end deals with Spotify and others that allow free music streaming; and the U.S.. Continue reading

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Steve Titmus Exits Shazam For Resident Advisor

After 8 years, Steve Titmus,  Senior Music Manager and Head of the EU Music Department is exiting Shazam. He will be joining EDM hub Resident Advisor as Head Of Product. In a. Continue reading

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Apple’s New Streaming Service May Be Facing A Rough Start In Europe

Regulators in the European Union may throw a roadblock into Apple’s upcoming launch of its new streaming music service. The computer giant is increasingly under examination over its dealings with record. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Indie Labels Dish Digital • Microsoft Unifies Music, Media • Sweden: Canary In Coalmine? • More

Friday 4.10.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Bandcamp Dilemma: Name Your Price or Pay Mine?

While most artists would like to make a little money off their recordings to keep their tour van on the road or to fund their next release, many new acts. Continue reading

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Macy Gray Reflects on 15 Years of Fan Connections

This post originally appeared on PledgeMusic.com Fifteen years have passed since Macy Gray dropped her debut, “On How Life Is”, and won over audiences on a global scale. From massive crowds at. Continue reading

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Live Nation To Shut Down Boomrat Electronic Music Discovery Site

Live Nation is shutting down its Boomrat electronic dance music discovery site on January 15th. Live Nation had acquired and launched Boomrat in July of last year. The Boomrat team and much. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Revenue, Musik Raises $10M, WuTang Self-Funds, OK Go’s DNA Release & More

WEDNESDAY 11.26.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web    We wish our U.S. readers a happy Thanksgiving!  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Azoff Presses YouTube, Patreon Pays $1M Monthly, 8Tracks, Ticketfly, Marley & More

WEDNESDAY 11.19.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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How a Small Startup Increased Ticket Sales by 690% (And You Can Too)

This story from Hootsuite shares how Ticketleap, an event marketing and online ticketer, stood out by empowering employees to share expertise and lend personality to the business. Meet Ticketleap. This tech startup helps. Continue reading

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