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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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The only single release checklist you’ll ever need

Learn some tips and tricks on how to release your next single from an experienced professional. A guest post by Brian Hazard frpom Passive Promotion. I’ve been releasing a new. Continue reading

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Is old new music REALLY crowding out new music? [Fred Jacobs]

“Old music now represents 70% of the US music market. Even worse: the new music market is actually shrinking,” That stat and statement caused a firestorm. But Is old music. Continue reading

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Reasons for abandoning frozen mechanical rates at the Copyright Royalty Board are growing [Chris Castle]

“In a recent comment, I called the Copyright Royalty Board the ‘cornucopia of chaos’ which it is at least on the mismanaged mechanical royalty rates,” writes Chris Castle. Op-ed by. Continue reading

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Last week in music industry commentary

Here are some must-read commentary from this past week including topics like new demographic marketing strategies, do women belong in rock and roll, and more. ‘He plays guitar like a. Continue reading

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Last week in music industry commentary

Hear from music industry wizards including the wise words of David Bowie in this week’s music commentary recap. 2021 major label revenue surged, but what does it mean? [Mark Mulligan]. Continue reading

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Tunecore’s CEO on how fans, social media are leveling the playing field for all musicians

How independent artists are becoming successful by new ways. of rereleasing and promoting their music. A guest post by Andreea Gleeson, CEO of Tunecore. INDIE ARTISTS ARE ON THE RISE. Continue reading

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Roundup of the best music industry commentary

There were some noteworthy things said by music professionals this past week on topics like boycotting Spotify to predictions of the new year. Chartmetric founder Sung Cho on the future. Continue reading

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