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Music News You Missed over the Holidays: Spotify, UMG, Live Nation, TikTok & More

A roundup of important music news you missed over the holiday break from Hypebot and across the web.

Bruce Houghton on 01/06/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Alter Egos: The Data Behind Musician Pseudonyms

Many artists have used alter egos throughout music history. In 2024, these musician pseudonyms have a varied effect on the original artist’s music streaming statistics.

Alana Bonilla on 01/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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6 Big Stories you missed over the Holidays: Spotify & Live Nation exposés, Music Legislation pulled & More

While we hope you tuned out and stopped working for the holidays, the music industry did not. This roundup of the important music business news will help you get caught up.

Bruce Houghton on 01/02/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Mark Williamson: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

We asked a select group of our favorite pros to help identify the music business trends that will drive the industry in 2025. Mark Williamson, the founder and CEO of live music industry trade Rostr, offers four trends that he sees from his unique vantage point.

Bruce Houghton on 12/30/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rise of an Anti-Algorithm Music Counterculture [Mark Mulligan]

A new music counterculture is emerging, rejecting algorithms and perfection for raw, authentic creativity. Check out how this movement is reshaping the industry and empowering a new generation of artists.

Alana Bonilla on 12/27/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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State Of Classic Rock in 2024

Classic Rock’s legacy shines in 2024 with Fleetwood Mac topping charts and Led Zeppelin’s new documentary. In this one, Fred Jacobs covers the latest updates and cultural impact of this timeless genre with a journey through Classic Rock in 2024.

Alana Bonilla on 12/27/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Jay Gilbert: Trends that will drive the Music Business in 2025

We asked a handful of the new music industry’s finest to share the top trends and technologies they see gaining steam and shaping music and the music business in 2025. Today, Jay Gilbert shares his thoughts

Bruce Houghton on 12/26/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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How musicians can thrive in 2025: Bruce Houghton on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Bruce Houghton joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast to discuss what’s ahead for the music industry and how musicians can thrive in 2025. LISTEN & WATCH HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 12/24/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Netflix will add Music Streaming in 2025 predicts Bobby Owsinski

We asked a few of our favorite new music industry pros to help us identify trends that will drive the music industry this year and Bobby Owsinski offered a bold. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)
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DistroKid Union Petition: 4300 Artists Rally for Workers’ Rights

The DistroKid Union has delivered a petition to DistroKid management signed by more than 4,300 artists and record labels calling on the diy music distributor to reverse a decision to lay off 37 union employees.

Bruce Houghton on 12/24/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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