This Week In Music Commentary

This week, music commentators weighed in on warning signs we should be pay attention to, even as the music industry's growth continues, why the 'Local Radio Freedom Act' is actually. Continue reading

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

This week, we offer sage council to independent bands and artists out there on a variety of issues, including how to sell merch without coming off as too 'sales-y', when. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Classical Music • Brand Or Mouse • Reaching Out To Fans • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared ten surprising benefits of classical music, explored the question of 'are you a brand or a mouse?,'  offered seven email marketing tips for communicating. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

As we journey back through the week's major music industry events, we revisit how Spotify's new Hulu bundling could be a problem for artists, Apple's attack on Spotify for trying. Continue reading

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

This week, Hypebot's chart-topping articles delved into the leaking of Woodstock 50's lineup, a counter-suite from from EMI against Kanye West for breach of contract, why artists without labels are. Continue reading

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Guide To Selling Merch, Music At Shows Without Being ‘Sales-y’

Being a talented musician doesn't necessarily mean that you're also an amazing salesperson, and a lot of artists struggle with how to effectively sell their merchandise without the slimey sales-y. Continue reading

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Black Box Income Most Musicians Don’t Even Know About

Some of the most common advice given to indie artists is to populate their metadata. In the streaming age in particular, telling organizations who you are and how to get. Continue reading

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Spotify’s New Hulu Bundle Could Hurt Musicians – Here’s Why

In a new move towards bundling, Spotify made waves this week in announcing that Spotify Premium will also include a subscription to the ad-supported tier of Hulu. Spotify, however, already. Continue reading

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Africa’s Boomplay Inks WMG Licensing Deal

African streaming and download service Boomplay has inked a direct licensing agreement with Warner Music to bring the company’s global music roster to millions of music fans across the continent.

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