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How to find yourself as an artist: Lessons from Hayley Kiyoko, Abir, Faouzia, Ingrid Andress

The four women speak o=f exploring and owning their diverse perspectives through art as part of Spotify’s Song Start series. A guest post by Chris Mench of Spotify For Artists.. Continue reading

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Last week in music industry commentary

Get the wheels in your head turning by reading statements from music industry professionals on topics like royalty inflation for songwriters to Youtube’s lacking Content ID System, and more. YouTube’s. Continue reading

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Last week in music industry commentary

Commentators in the thick of the industry this week shared their opinions and thoughts on why radio is falling behind, how Spotify continues to fail songwriters, and more. Are you. Continue reading

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Spotify spends millions on naming rights while songwriters struggle [Chris Castle]

Spotify recently buys naming rights to Barcelona FC’s super stadium for approximately 225 million euros, while songwriters and artists are still receiving pennies in royalties, write Chris Castle. A guest. Continue reading

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Are you your music’s worst enemy?

Stepping outside of your comfort zone, by definition, makes you uncomfortable. But you might need to try something new to find success in your music career. A guest post by. Continue reading

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How letting fans pay what they want can actually sell more music

Recording artist and music promoter of over 20 years explains his own “pay what you want” CD sale model. A guest post by Brian Hazard of Passive Promotion. Disclosure: This. Continue reading

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Do we really need The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?

According to producer, engineer, and coach Bob Owsinski, the parameters of what qualifies a musician for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame seems to have been watered down over. Continue reading

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Playing The Long Game: NFTs, Crypto, and navigating Hype & Build Cycles [George Howard]

Learn about NFTs, Crypto, and navigating Hype and Build Cycles from music and tech thought leader George Howard. By George Howard from Forbes One of the common themes of any. Continue reading

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Last week in music industry commentary

This week on Hypebot, we’ve got tips and opinions straight from the professionals that may just give you a new perspective or two on topics like getting your music in. Continue reading

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Last week in music industry commentary

Music experts put their two cents in on topics like old music pushing out new music, abandoning frozen mechanical rates, and more. Radio needs a new model, says Dropkick Murphy’s. Continue reading

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New music has become a bad business model. Can radio (or anything) change that?

Much has been written recently about how new music is being crowded out by older music. Radio guru Fred Jacobs digs deep into the problem and some possible solutions if. Continue reading

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