In 1 week, this bot farm generated 5.5M fake streams of 244 songs

A Danish man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for using fake accounts and bot-generated streams to defraud streaming services of 2 million kroner ($290,000 USD) in royalties…..

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Will all the musicians leaving CA create new Music Cities in Tampa, Denver, Phoenix & More?

Musicians are leaving California in droves as part of a larger exodus from the state, and new live music communities are growing in Denver, Tampa, Phoenix, and elsewhere. Are we. Continue reading

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Free Tax Services for Songwriters

Since 2019, the non-profit NMPA S.O.N.G.S. (Supporting Our Next Generation of Songwriters) Foundation has partnered with H&R Block to offer free tax preparation services to songwriters. “The goal of the. Continue reading

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Independent Artists can apply to play these Festivals around the world

With music festival booking season in full swing, this Hypebot Flashback Friday post revisits a list of worldwide music festivals that offer opportunities to independent artists, complete with links to apply…..

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Never mind the ban, TikTok users are getting bored with the app anyway…

As the Senate begins debate on a forced sale or ban of TikTok, some stats are already pointing to a decline in growth and usage, writes Mike Masnick of Tech. Continue reading

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Fast Company Names 10 Most Innovative Music Companies of 2024

Business journal Fast Company has released its annual list of Most Innovative Companies, including ten focusing on music, and it contains a few surprises…..

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Five questions to ask yourself before supporting the TikTok ban

Before backing the bipartisan supported ban, maybe ask yourself these questions about the true intentions behind the bill…..

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What is the ‘right amount’ to charge for tickets to your shows? 

Are your shows too cheap? Or maybe you worry you are robbing people? This guide explains calculating your door charges and finding your Goldilocks ticket price…..

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A quick cure for Musician’s suffering from Imposter Syndrome

Ever doubt whether or not you’re cut out to be a professional musician? Maybe you think you’re not as talented as other people. This post is for you…..

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A2IM Libera indie music award nominees: Courtney Barnett, Arlo Parks, Black Pumas, Margo Price & More [Full List]

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the 2024 Libera Awards nominees, which honor the best in independent music…..

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