Spotify, Google, Amazon Can’t Seem To Find The Beatles To License Their Music

In this latest chapter of the "address unknown" saga, Google, Amazon and Spotify are apparently unable to locate Paul McCartney or John Lennon in the public records of the Copyright. Continue reading

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Taking The Music Industry Monopoly Seriously

As weakening antitrust laws and consolidation of businesses continue, virtually every corner of the music industry is now controlled by a choice few companies, whether its streaming or live music,. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

This week we've got a whole host of useful tips and tricks for independent artists making their way in the music business, with advice on how to gain more music. Continue reading

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FREE Webinar: How To Create An Effective Music EPK

Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, a DJ or in a band, one of the most important tools in any promo toolkit is the electronic press kit. A great EPK is a. Continue reading

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

This week, our most popular and often viewed articles on Hypebot covered Spotify's termination of the playlist payola service SpotLister, more users' ditching of Facebook in the wake of the. Continue reading

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It’s Time For People To Learn How Streaming Really Works

Despite it being the fastest growing form of music consumption, many people still don't fully grasp how streaming works or, as this article maintains, doesn't work.

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YouTube Clarifies Promise To ‘Frustrate’ Music Users

YouTube is walking back a statement by Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen to “frustrate and seduce” music fans by increasing the number of ads they'll encounter while using the platform.

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YouTube To Overwhelm Heavy Music Users With Ads

[UPDATED] Heavy music users on YouTube are about to be deluged with ads in an effort to encourage them to switch to Google's new paid music streaming service, according to. Continue reading

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Smart Speakers Will Drive Music Consumption, Industry Growth says New Report

[UPDATED] A new report authored by Music Ally's Stuart Dredge for label trade BPI and the Entertainment Retailers Association [ERA] looks at how voice-controlled smart speakers are transforming how fans. Continue reading

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YouTube Clarifies Promise To ‘Frustrate’ Music Users

YouTube is walking back a statement by Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen to “frustrate and seduce” music fans by increasing the number of ads they'll encounter while using the platform.

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