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AI music scams fraud

How AI Music Scams steal from Musicians and Labels [VIDEO]

Scammers and some more “legitimate” players are using AI to impersonate artists and flood playlists with fake tracks and making millions.

Alana Bonilla on 06/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Canada Québec is fighting Spotify

Québec is fighting Spotify to protect Local Music and Culture

The Canadian province of Québec is fighting Spotify to ensure that local French-language music is not overlooked. Bill 109 could change how streaming services support local artists everywhere. Québec is. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp offers musicians community and tools to grow

Remember Mixtapes? Bandcamp adds shareable playlists

With a new update Bandcamp adds shareable playlists powered by ownership rather than passive streaming. Fans can only add tracks to their playlists if they’ve purchased them.

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Do Spotify playlists still matter? Playlist Marketing in 2025

Playlisting was once a top way to grow your music, but many artists got burned by fake streams and shady tactics. Do Spotify playlists still matter? There’s now a new and better way to use playlists to market music reach real fans.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify Countdown Pages Upcoming release hub

Spotify Upcoming Releases Hub builds new release momentum

The new Spotify Upcoming Releases hub is dedicated to highlighting soon-to-be-released albums. It’s powered by Countdown Pages and is designed to build new release discovery and momentum.

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Hypebot music business news today

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Congress eyes AI Safe Harbor, Deep Fakes • TikTok + Soundcloud • Spotify iOS sub bump • Wax Mgt • More

THURSDAY 5.22.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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radio dominates ad-supported audio

Radio dominates ad-supported audio: 66% vs 12% for streaming

For all the attention that Spotify’s free tier and podcasting get, broadcast radio dominates ad-supported audio in time spent. That’s particularly true in older demos, according to a new Nielsen and Edison Research survey.

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Industry Trending News This Week on Hypebot

Need a fast way to stay up to date with the latest live music and music industry trending news? We’ve tweaked the Trending Posts in the right sidebar of the blog to reflect only the most read articles in the last 7 days on Hypebot.

Bruce Houghton on 05/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify

What it means when Spotify Founders and Executives sell stock

When Spotify founder and executives sell stock worth $1.6 billion is it a bad sign of what’s ahead? Have we reached peak streaming?

Alana Bonilla on 05/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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The Unintended Consequences of Music Streaming [Mark Mulligan]

Streaming is changing fast in 2025 with new premium tiers and payment models, but the real impact may be the unexpected side effects. The growing unintended consequences of music streaming could reshape how artists earn, how fans listen, and what music gets heard.

Alana Bonilla on 05/19/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify adds paid subs

How To Upgrade A Spotify Artist Profile

Your Spotify artist profile is more than just a page, it’s a powerful tool to convert casual listeners into loyal fans and boost your income. Learn how to upgrade a Spotify Artist profile to increase streams, sell more merch, and fill more seats at your shows.

Alana Bonilla on 05/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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