Pandora, Spotify and More: Streaming Music Use By Company [CHART]

The headlines herald music streaming subscriber numbers, but another important metric is how much fans are actually using each service. Its no surprise that Pandora is out front, but other. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Takes On Apple And Wins [COMIC]

Over the weekend Taylor Swift took on Apple on behalf of all musicians, and she won. Announcing surrender overnight;  executive Eddie Cue announced to the multitude that Apple would open. Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why You Didn’t Reach Your Crowdfunding Goal

It can be incredibly disheartening and even soul crushing to run a crowdfunding campaign that fails. Just because your campaign failed, however, it doesn't mean you're a terrible artist –. Continue reading

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This Week in Music Commentary

Some the music industry's best mins including Derek Sivers, Mark Mulligan, David McMillin, Kyle Bylin and Cortney Harding all weighed in this week.  I even had something to add…

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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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Indie Labels Worst Fears Come True: Spotify Battles Apple Music With 2 Month Free Trial

Independent labels upset that Apple Music's will not compensate rightsholders for the millions of tracks certain to be streamed during its 90 day free trial, had expressed concern that competitors. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News 6.19.15: Apple Music • Unified Licensing • Spotify’s Taste Rewind

Indie label reaction to Apple Music, unfied music licensing in Europe and Spotify's new Taste Rewind feature are all a part of this week's music publishing news roundup.

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SoundCloud Imposes API Streaming Limits

As part of its moves to monetize the platform and properly compensate creators, SoundCloud has been making a series of changes – some of which have not been well received. Continue reading

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9 Secrets From Indie Artists for Selling a Ton of Merch After Their Shows

You just sold out a show in the latest stop on your tour. Time to sell some merch! Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of. Continue reading

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Apple Music Boycott – Should Indie Artists, Labels Stop Releasing New Music For Next 90 Days?

The outcry over Apple Music's 90 free day trial is growing within the independent music community.  But those upset with free trials that return no revenue to artists and labels for. Continue reading

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