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Hypebot: 100% FREE Music Business, Music Marketing & Music Tech News

From Billboard and Music Business Worldwide to Variety, Music Ally, and Digital Music News, publications covering the music business, music marketing, and music tech are increasingly putting some or all. Continue reading

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#MUSICIANS: Just Days Left to Get Ready for Spotify Wrapped 2023

Spotify’s Wrapped is a major shared cultural moment that offers a unique opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with fans. But the deadline to prepare is Wednesday, November 15th. Fortunately, Spotify. Continue reading

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Leveraging the Power of Stans: Spotlight on the Renaissance App

A comprehensive exploration of how platforms like Renaissance are revolutionizing how artists connect with their fans, providing them unprecedented control over their careers and fans with unprecedented access. by Niamh. Continue reading

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Letón Pé’s Path to Musical Success: A Case Study

Symphonic has guided hundreds of independent artists to success, and fortunately for us, they sometimes share the story behind the story, like in this case study of how they helped Letón. Continue reading

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How to find more creative connections with TIDAL Collabs

Musical collaborations can be great both creatively and promotionally, and with just a few clicks, TIDAL Collabs helps bring creators together for one-offs and long-lasting musical connections. from CD BABY‘s. Continue reading

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WMG signs on to Deezer’s UMG-backed artist-centric royalty payments

In the latest sign that artist-centric royalties are set to reshape how artists get paid for streaming, WMG has signed on to the new payment scheme that Deezer co-created with. Continue reading

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These are the Essential Assets you need to Promote your Music Career

To match the level of quality found in modern media, there are a few skills and tricks to market their music successfully. Dayna Young of Fred and Augustus and FANDA. Continue reading

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‘Historic’ Mechanical Royalty increases, inflation adjustments explained [Chris Castle]

A look at the historic rate increases in mechanical rates for physical and permanent downloads coming over the next year as well as the inflation-related increases likely to follow. by. Continue reading

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music future • Managers today • Spotify’s new royalties • MLC payouts • More

Episode 170 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 170 Listen on your favorite podcast. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: Last week’s most-read posts on Hypebot

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from Apple Music proving to be MUCH more generous than other DSPs,. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to release music during the holidays, how to sell Vinyl, and more…

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