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Things I Hate Hearing About The Music Business [Ethan Kaplan]

In this article, Ethan Kaplan takes on what he feels are some of the main misconceptions regarding the current state of the music industry, with specific regard to Apple Music,. Continue reading

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Apple Wins Taylor Swift Concert Video Exclusive, Prince Chooses Tidal For Surprise Album Release

It's not proven yet whether exclusives on music streaming services drive lasting subscriber growth or just upset locked out fans.  But that hasn't stopped every major player from fighting and. Continue reading

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Confessions Of A DIY Musician: Alex White Of White Mystery

In this article we hear from Alex White, one half of the critically acclaimed brother sister duo White Mystery, who discusses some of the challenges of running a independent band and the toll. Continue reading

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Pandora’s Rdio Purchase. What’s An Artist To Do? Part 2: Breaking Down The Numbers

Looking to gain some additional insight on Pandora's plans for the future of Rdio, George Howard recently spoke with John Stimson, the founding director of SoundExchange, about interactive vs. non-interactive streaming services. Continue reading

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Merchbar Hot Merch Chart December Edition – Foo Fighters, Pentatonix, Sam Hunt and more

Everyone is gearing up for the holidays, literally! This month we’re seeing a ton of holiday-themed gear at the top of every fans’ list. The hottest items seem to be. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music Gets Taylor Swift Exclusive • Tidal Nabs Prince • Rhapsody Grows 45% • More

Monday 12.14.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Do exclusives add subscribers or just piss off fans? Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, we discuss what being nominated for GRAMMY really means, explore the correlation (or lack thereof) between education and becoming a successful musician, and hear from. Continue reading

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

Some of our most popular articles this week included the hacking of Tunecore, a closer look at exactly where Adele's smash hit album sold, and the discovery that Spotify listeners can. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

If you're looking for advice on how to be an independent musician, look no further. This week Hypebot has tips on giving your music a holiday boost, earning some extra cash at. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Tools To Make Your Life As An Artist Easier • Clean Up Your Band’s Website Without Coding • Bad Students: Best Stars? • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we learned about ten tools DIY artists should use, how you can improve your band's website, whether bad students make for great artists, and more.

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