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We’re Live Tweeting Spotify’s Announcement – What To Expect

UPDATE: Here's What Spotify Announced Today We'll be live tweeting today's Spotify announcement at 11AM ET. Follow us @hypebot and join the conversation with your comments on Twitter. We'll follow today's announcement with. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amy Schumer, Apple Inc., Comedy Central, IOS, Los Angeles, MTV Movie Awards, New York City, Spotify, Streaming media, Twitter

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Spotify Revenues Top $1 Billion, Losses Widen As Music Streamer Plans Video Launch

With an Apple music relaunch right around the corner, Spotify has been busy shoring up $400 million in new funding, deep discounting paid subscriptions and now, according to multiple reports,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: A+E Networks, Abu Dhabi, Address space, Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Baltimore, MTV, New York City, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal

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The Commission Steps Into Artist Management with Lil Kim, Victor Manuelle

East Coast concert promoter The Commission Presents is venturing into artist management with a pair of new signings – award winning rapper Lil Kim and Latin artist Victor Manuelle.

Bruce Houghton on 05/07/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Book Revue, Brooklyn, Connecticut, Duff McKagan, Gales Ferry, Guns N' Roses, Izzy Stradlin, Ledyard, New Jersey, New York, New York City, Ridgewood

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New On Hypebot’s Music Industry Jobs Board: Management Assistant At Middle West

New on our Jobs Board is a day-to-day assistant at music management firm Middle West (Bon Iver, S Carey, Aero Flynn). Find out more on Hypebot's Music Industry Jobs Board. ARE. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Bora Celik, GroupMe, Hany Nada, Jared Hecht, Jukely, LP record, New York, New York City, Steve Martocci, Subscription business model

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Tim McGraw Draws Fire From Gun Rights Groups Over Sandy Hook Benefit Concert

My respect for musicians and other celebrities often rises and falls with how they use their fame and fortune. Do they push creative boundaries? Do they support worthy causes? Do. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/29/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Associated Press, Billy Currington, Chase, concert, Connecticut, gun violence, Hartford, New York City, Newtown, Newtown Public Schools, Tim McGraw

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7 Tips For A Successful PledgeMusic Campaign

Barney has seen the PledgeMusic experience from all sides. Not only is he a valuable part of the PledgeMusic team, but he’s also a member of UK reggae rockers Sonic Boom. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron Marsh, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, AT&T, BMG Rights Management, New York City, SideOneDummy Records, Superheaven, The Smashing Pumpkins, United Kingdom, United States

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Julia Wolfe Wins 2015 Pulitzer Prize For Music

Composer Julia Wolfe has won the Pulitzer Prize for music for her latest choral work, "Anthracite Fields." Described by the Pulitzer judges as a "powerful oratorio for chorus and sextet," the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, John Zorn, Julia Wolfe, Lei Liang, Mendelssohn Club, New York City, Pennsylvania, Pulitzer Prize for Music, The Aristos, Xiaoxiang

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Funding • Rock Hall’s Big Night • Vessel Lands $57.5M • Tidal CEO Exits • More

Monday 4.20.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Adobe InDesign, Apple Inc., Arcade Fire, AT&T, banking, Bermuda, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blue, New York City

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Bandsintown Connects Fans With Their Favorite Artists Through New RSViP Program

Bandsintown recently launched a new artist-to-fan connectivity initiative that selects 10 lucky fans at random who RSVP to upcoming shows, giving them and their friends free access to an ultimate. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/13/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Cheap Trick, Chris Tomlin, Christian music, concert, Deep Purple, Irving Plaza, New York City, Ohio State Fair, Patti LaBelle, Peter Frampton

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