Apple Music, iOS8.4 Live @ 11AM ET Today, Beats 1 @ Noon ET

Today is a big day for the music industry.  While there's little radically different about the core of Apple Music's streaming service, will it do what Apple usually does with. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 6.26.15: Downtown Publishing • Sturgill Simpson • “Uptown Funk”

The CEO of Downtown Publishing joins the NMPA board, Sturgill Simpson signs a new deal, and how "Uptown Funk" royalties were divided among eleven songwriters top this week's music publishing. Continue reading

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Apple Music Previews Is First Exclusive: Pharrell’s “Freedom”

[UPDATED] Apple Music has unveiled its first exclusive.  Pharrell Williams, the singer, songwriter and producer who single handedly brought the world the mega-hit "Happy" will release "Freedom" exclusively on Apple Music on launch day, June. Continue reading

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Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Apple Music Revolt • Pandora Payments • More

The independent music community's revolt against Apple Music along with misunderstood copyright laws and Pandora music payments all were among our most read posts this week.

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GETTING IT DONE: The Week In D.I.Y and Indie Music

The importance of going direct to fan in a streaming music world, overcoming your career fears and Facebook ad testing were each among the indie diy news and advice we. Continue reading

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Pandora Paid Pharrell Just $6300 For 105 Million “Happy” Plays

It's easy to grow tired of reading stories that chronicle how little artists make from streaming music. On the one hand, streaming is reshaping the industry. On the other, the. Continue reading

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Apple Music Negotiations Continue Ahead Of Monday Event – Hypebot’s Latest Rumor Roundup

UPDATED – Apple is set to announce its revamped  music service on Tuesday at its World Wide Developers Conference. As the clock counts down, there has been a steady stream of specualtion.. Continue reading

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Roundup Of The Latest Apple Music Leaks And Rumors

Apple seems certain to announce its revamped music service next Tuesday, and ahead of the launch it seems as if there is a new leak or "verified" rumor every few. Continue reading

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Apple Wants 90 Day Free Music Trial, Lyrics and Jay Z Seeks TIDAL Merger Partner

With the launch of Apple's new music service just a week away, the reports and rumors are flying everywhere and will likely accelerate.  If $19 million advances to celebrity DJs. Continue reading

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Billboard Music Awards Winners 2105 – A Full List

Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and Iggy Azalea were amongst the biggest winners at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards 2015  hosted by Chrissy Teigen and Ludacris at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in. Continue reading

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Leveling The Playing Field With The Fair Play Fair Pay Act

Fair play, fair pay. It’s a simple concept.  And we’re finally seeing it applied in a comprehensive bill legislating pay parity for music creators.

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