MON. BRIEF: Napster Losses Narrow • New iTunes Released • The Drake Juggernaut • More

Monday 3.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Napster is a cat with 9 lives. New financials show that it could still be a contender. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Recorded Music Revenues Up $1.1 Billion In 2016

While A2IM CEO Richard James Burgess rightly pointed out that independent labels are undervalued in many studies, it is undeniable that 2016 was a year of strong growth for the entire. Continue reading

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

Topping the charts on Hypebot this week we had articles covering how streaming precipitating changes in the sound of pop music, why a trade group is suing against Azoff's global. Continue reading

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New Gatekeepers: How Streaming Platforms Are Taking Over The Music Industry

While major labels once held the majority of power within the music industry, able to pick and choose which artists they would buoy on to success, the tables seem to. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: #VR Fans ♥ Concerts, Says Study • Azoff, Lyor And YouTube, Oh My! • Cox Wants Round Hill To Pay • More

TUESDAY 10.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Will live music have a Napster moment or get smart and embrace the format now? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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

The most popular articles on Hypebot this week included a look at Spotify's loss of two top execs, live music's potential 'Napster moment', the joining of the three major labels. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: #VR Fans ♥ Concerts, Says Study • Azoff, Lyor And YouTube • Cox Wants Round Hill Music To Pay • More

TUESDAY 10.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Will live music have a Napster moment or get smart and embrace the format now? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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How Piracy Altered Music Discovery & Licensed Services Pushed It Forward

Bas Grasmayer takes a look back at the multitude of different tech platforms (many of them a haven for piracy) which have allowed us to access music over the years,. Continue reading

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Musical Inventions In The 21st Century

For better or for worse, the 21st century has brought about numerous changes for the music industry, particularly where tech is concerned. In this article we look at what some. Continue reading

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

In Hypebot's most popular articles this week, we looked at Rhapsody users' rebellion over the Napster switch, Twitter's simplification of the account verification process, the explosion of Pokemon music on. Continue reading

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Rhapsody Users Rebel Over Shift To Napster

Last week, Rhapsody consolidated its branding under the single moniker Napster.  With it came a supposedly improved interface and user experience, but judging from comments posted online, Rhapsody users are. Continue reading

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