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Hidden Risks of Switching Music Distributors

Most artists don’t realize the risks of switching music distributors. It is easy to lose streams, playlist placements, and years of algorithmic momentum. That’s unless you know exactly what to watch for and how to make the switch the right way.

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How to Use Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes to Market Music

Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes let you share the music you’re playing, updating automatically as songs change. It’s a low-effort way for artists to promote new music, shout out collaborators, and stay top of mind without posting full content.

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Spotify Singles: A legacy format adapted for the streaming age

Spotify Singles has become one of streaming’s most successful franchises, amassing over 10 billion streams. Explore how this digital revival of the classic B-side has attracted global artists, viral covers, and massive fan engagement across genres and territories.

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Alarming Rise of AI Music Copyright Laundering

AI music isn’t just flooding streaming platforms; it’s being hidden in plain sight. Now, a growing wave of “humanizing” services is helping creators turn AI tracks into royalty-generating “originals” with. Continue reading

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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Is Open: Two Hypebot Favorites

SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting is officially open through August 24 and everyone is eligible to vote. Included in the proposals are two Hypebot favorites.

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The Many Layers of Fandom

Fandom goes far beyond simply being a label or identity, it’s an ongoing journey fueled by active participation and deep connection. Learn why true fans invest time and passion beyond consumption and how layers of fandom redefine what it means to be a fan in the digital age.

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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Hard Rock, Resale, PROs, More

This week in live music we take a look at ticket resales, soaring Metal and Hard Rock ticket sales and PRO reporting.

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Guitar Center Rig Advisor brings AI to in-store shopping

AI created songs flooding music streamers create unfair competition. But from mixing and mastering and critics to advisors, AI is also reshaping the lives of musicians in positive ways. In that vein, Guitar Center has launched Rig Advisor, which brings an AI-powered shopping assistant directly onto the store floor.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify, CDs, Vinyl, Earnings & More

Episode 262 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

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How Live Music Stocks Performed Last Week

Live Nation reported as strong Q2 on Thursday. Here is a recap of how it and major live music stocks performed during the week ending Friday, August 8, 2025, along with a comparison to the broader stock market.

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Music Business News Last Week: Micro-Markets, The Value of a Stream, Amazon Music Insights, More…

Check out the top music business news last week including new marketing trends, what streams are worth, and more… Music Business News Last Week

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