Don’t Miss Hypebot’s San Francisco Music Meets Tech Meetup Next Wednesday Night

Hypebot editor and publisher Bruce Houghton will head West next week to co-host another San Francisco Music and Tech Meetup on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 7-10PM at Upcider in San. Continue reading

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Alabama Shakes, Bon Iver Atty John Strohm Sees “More Opportunities Than Ever” For Indie Musicians [INTERVIEW]

Former indie and major label musician (The Lemonheads, Blake Babies) turned music attorney John Strohm who represents, among others, The Alabama Shakes and Bon Iver shares his optimistic vision for the future of streaming and. Continue reading

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Royalty Hikes Forces Small Webcasters To Shut Down Hurting Indie And Niche Musicians

The webcasting platform Live365 was forced to shut down owing to the CRB's new royalty rate hike, which dramatically increased the amount webcasters are required to pay artists and songwriters.

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Coachella Sues Underground Fest Hoodchella For $100K Over Name

Brands matter and protecting a big brand is big business.  A small underground Los Angeles festival is learning that lesson the hard way after riffing on the name of the. Continue reading

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5 Important Things You Should Ask If You Want To Have A Successful Music Career

When it comes to having a career in music, asking yourself the right questions, like how to create superfans or make a living as an artist, are hugely important to being successful,. Continue reading

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Warner Music Group Swings To Profitable Thanks To Streaming, Plans $50 Million Debt Buyback

I'm so used to reporting how much major label groups lose each quarter, that I had to read these results several times before believing them: Warner Music Group reported a. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEFING: Taylor Swift Gets Game • Apple Expands Offline Listening • Deezer + Huawei • More

Thursday 2.4.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  We were promised the gamefication of music, but we're getting the musification of games. Updated continuously under our More News tab here. 

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15 Music Accounts To Follow On Twitter For Super Bowl 50

No event has more second screen action than the Super Bowl. Its is as much about pop culture as it is about the actual game, with the halftime show usually the. Continue reading

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Is Access Industries Building A Full Stack Company A Or Media-tech Conglomerate? [Mark Mulligan]

As many music industry companies flounder for profitability, investors like Access Industries are looking to purchase and combine these companies into something referred to as the Full Stack model, but will. Continue reading

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Hypebot Hosts Sixth LA Music Tech Meetup On Feb. 11

Hypebot will host its sixth Los Angeles Music Tech Meetup on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 6-8PM at Spare Tire Kitchen. The event will also serve as a launch party for co-host. Continue reading

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