Ex-Ticketmaster CEO Amasses $30M War Chest To Shakeup Ticketing

Former Ticketmaster exec Nathan Hubbard recently announced plans to take on the ticketing giant with the formation of a brand new company he’s calling Rival. The Los Angeles-based startup has. Continue reading

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‘Big Tech Abuses Outdated Laws To Decimate Music Economy’, says CAKE Lead Singer John McCrea

In this opinion piece, John McCrea of the the rock band CAKE and board member of Content Creators Coalition explains why pro-tech Senator Ron Wyden must recognize the Silicon Valley's. Continue reading

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UK’s Cluboid Names Hypebot A Top Music Blog

UK music tech software company Cluboid surveyed 500 music blogs to find the Top 50, and we're proud to be #39. While #39 not exactly #1, virtually everyone above us. Continue reading

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

This week, the chart topping and most often read posts from Hypebot covered Spotify's ending of support for Safari and what it means, how local artists can bring in a. Continue reading

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Run Your DIY Music Career Like A Tech Start-up

George Paolini and Sherry-Lynn Lee of indie duo 23rd Hour have a unique perspective that straddles music and tech – two different worlds that have a lot to teach each other. In. Continue reading

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As Snapchat Stock Continues To Soar Friday (↑12%), Will Music Be Its Killer App?

Snapchat stock [NYSE: SNAP] opened Friday at $26.25, up 54% from its initial $17 IPO price on Thursday. By 10:30 AM ET Friday, the stock was up another 12% to. Continue reading

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Who Will Actually Contribute To Your Music Crowdfunding Campaign?

In this helpful how-to article, we look at the proper actionable steps to take when it comes to launching a successful crowdfunding campaign and how, as an artist, you can. Continue reading

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Amazon Music Just Hired A “Global Head of Programming & Content Strategy”

UPDATED: Does a new hire signal that Amazon Music is about to follow in the footsteps of its streaming competitors and produce more exclusive music content? It's certainly a strategy that. Continue reading

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Ghostship Fire: Mourn The Dead, Fight Like Hell For The Living

In this recent article, Marc Ribot explores how the tragedy at Oakland's GhostShip lofts is indicative of a broader issue concerning the marginalization of working artists.

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Obama, Meet Kafka [Chris Castle]

This piece examines how the Obama years have affected the music industry as well as how, according to Chris Castle, a suspiciously close relationship between the White House and Google. Continue reading

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