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right place for fandom

Is music streaming the right place for fandom?

Streaming is radio and music store – and not doing either job particularly well, writes Mark Mulligan of consultancy MIDiA. Artists and the music industry need to ask if streaming really is the right place for fandom.

Alana Bonilla on 07/08/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Stay connected to the music business and live music industry by joining our growing community and following Hypebot on LinkedIn, X, Facebook,  email and more. In addition to original posts, we share breaking news, marketing tips, and more.

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Chappell Roan challenges critics , demands artist living wage in Grammy speech

Why are there fewer breakout hit singles this year?

2025’s music charts are noticeably quieter than last year. With fewer breakout hit singles and no clear song of the summer, what does this say about the definition of a. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties

Deerhoof leaves Spotify, but not over royalties: Full Statement

Trailblazing indie band Deerhoof leaves Spotify, pulling all of their music off the streamer. Their music will still be available on Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Apple Music adds a Musicians hub

Apple Music adds a Musicians hub, Replay, Apple Radio specials

To mark its 10th anniversary Apple Music adds a musicians hub and new features to mark its 10th anniversary. The creative campus and studio will open this summer in Los Angeles.

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Superfans, Bud + Music = $0.00

Episode 256 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 256 On this week’s edition of the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MORE MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Tixel to US • TikTok adds Fan Clubs, taps Rumbelfish • DistroKids starts Spotify video delivery • SymphonyOS AI expands marketing • More

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Bruce Houghton on 06/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Young Men Care Less About Music and Why It Matters (A Lot)

Young men care less about music and and more video games than in previous generations.. With fewer male listeners and no marketing aimed at them, is a major streaming collapse could be closer than anyone thinks?

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era. Here’s where it leads

The music and entertainment industries are stuck in a zero-sum battle for time, money, and attention—where one player’s win is another’s loss, says Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA. As competition intensifies and resources shrink the systems holding it all together are starting to crack. Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify expands mental health programs

Spotify mental health programs expand Heart & Soul initiatives

Spotify has expanded its Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative. First launched in 2018, the Spotify mental health programs now include financial support for non-profits and musicians seeking care as well as expanded access.

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Chartmetric 2024 Report

Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis

Stats tell a story, but it can be a leading one. Now Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis and comparison tools.

Alana Bonilla on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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