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Thursday 10.29.2015 Are podcasts really streaming music's killer app? Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Deezer Postpones $340 Million IPO

Global music streamer Deezer announced Tuesday that it postponing its IPO. The stock offering had been scheduled to raise $330 million.

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Could Adele Be The Last Hurrah Of The Album Era?

As the listening public waits with baited breath for the release of Adele's upcoming album '25,' the question is being raised as to how much longer even superstar artists like. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Paid Subscribers Grew 270% Last Year In Deezer’s Home Country

Deezer may be based in France and poised for a flashy IPO. But that has not stopped it's number #1 competitor Spotify is achieving impressive growth there in paid subscribers. Continue reading

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

For some of the most popular posts this week, we're looking at a new dedicated Spotify site which allows you to identify which artists you discovered before they hit it. Continue reading

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4 Services Musicians Should Register With To Make More Money

While most big-name artists will have people to set them up with these services, DIY artists who don't take the time to register their music with organizations like SoundExchange and the Harry Fox. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.23.2015: Wix Launches Artist Tools • Apple Music • Soundcloud Lawsuit Options

This week, web development platform Wix launched a DIY product suite to cater to up-and-coming musicians by providing a new platform to sell, distribute, and share their music. 

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Spotify Fails To License And Pay On Dozens Of Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven Songs

The music business world is reeling after the news that Spotify neglected to license and pay royalties on a large portion of Victory Records' song catalogue. While certainly alarming, it. Continue reading

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D.A. Wallach Discusses Spotify, Bitcoin, And A More Moral Music Industry [INTERVIEW]

Here George Howard continues his conversation with recording artist/songwriter D.A. Wallach discussing his relationship with Spotify, the challenges of once again getting consumers to pay for music, and where Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Continue reading

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YouTube Music – Not Another Music Streaming App

Think of what you usually use your phone for on a normal day. Read the news, check out the latest updates and maybe head over to the Vegas Palms for. Continue reading

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