Universal Music Cuts Deal With Soundcloud, Reported Equity Stake Could Hurt Artists

Soundcloud went on a takedown spree last week, angering some users.  Now we may know why.  After months of sometimes contentious negotiations, the audio hosting site is reportedly finalizing a. Continue reading

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This Week in Music Commentary

Prince speaks out against record contracts and Pandora's Tim Westergren weighs in on the state of the music industry. This and more in the week's music commentary section. 

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Protect Your Studio • Things Every Artist Should Do • The .music Domain

This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at how you can protect your recording equipment, the future of the .music domain name, and examine some clever ways to get your fans to. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

The Wild West of playlist creation, China cracks down on songs about farting, and we offer an explanation for why your social media channels aren't growing plus more as we. Continue reading

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7 Networking Tips For Introverted Musicians

Being an introvert can be tough, particular in an industry which requires as much networking as the music business. Here are some valuable tips to keep in mind next time. Continue reading

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8 Ways To Get People To Share Your Song

Recording music and posting it online is now a relatively simple and easy process, but getting it heard and shared among potential fans remains something of challenge for many up-and-coming. Continue reading

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Pandora’s Tim Westergren: Bringing Music Into The Light

Although some claim that now is the best time in history to be a musician, many artists have great difficulty in accessing information regarding the rights and usage of their. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s Latest Music Tech Meetups A Massive Success

Last week, Hypebot hosted a third hugely successful San Francisco Music and Tech Meetup. We saw many familiar faces from previous events and we also met a lot of new. Continue reading

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BandsInTown Launches Direct To Fan Messaging Option

Looking for a way to message fans directly? The concert discovery app BandsInTown has recently announced a way to do just that in an update which could be game changer. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Is Now On Spotify (Well, Not Exactly)

Although Taylor Swift pulled her original version of 1989 from Spotify, it may soon be possible (thanks to a compulsory license) to hear a cover version recorded by singer-songwriter Ryan Adams.

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