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What’s unique about K-pop album packaging + How to learn from it

K-pop continues to bring new types of innovation to the music industry that other genres and music professionals should learn from. by Philip Kinsher of Disc Makers Blog The global. Continue reading

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Every possible melody has been copyrighted, stored on one hard drive

This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a perennial Hypebot favorite about a unique effort to combat dubious song copyright lawsuits. It shares the work of a team of musicians that. Continue reading

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Federal Court tosses lawsuit claiming YouTube algorithms discriminate

This month, the tables turned in the court with YouTube accused of racial and sexual discrimination, and then a federal court was not so convinced. Tim Cushing, if Tech Dirt. Continue reading

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Applications open for two $40K Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowships

The Bob Dylan Center will award two annual $40,000 Songwriter Fellowships designed to mentor and develop aspiring songwriters. Universal Music Publishing Group is supporting the effort. Each fellowship will include $40,000,. Continue reading

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6 Questions with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn James

For this latest edition of ‘6 Questions With…’ I caught up with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn James while he was prepping for his  27-date fall tour. Onstage, James can be wonderfully. Continue reading

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Using earned media to get your music noticed: Lessons from a PR Pro

Technology has allowed musicians to make and release music from their bedrooms, but that also means the competition is tougher than ever. Here’s a guide on how you can build. Continue reading

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How Indie Musicians can sell more tickets to live shows

Unfortunately, even if your music is impressive, it’s not the only thing that will get people out to your show. Here are some key ways to motivate old and new. Continue reading

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Diffusing Music: Trajectories of Sonic Democratization

Does Digital or Analog produce better audio?

Learn the main differences between digital and analog audio, the pros and cons, and what happens when you put the two together. by Philip Kinsher from the Disc Makers Blog. Continue reading

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NAMM announces New Member Services Team

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), the non-profit trade group representing the music industry, announced the debut of Member Services, a strategic initiative designed to bolster the organization’s members.. Continue reading

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Volume launches Artist Accelerator, offers chance to play BeachLife Ranch Festival

Music live streaming platform Volume.com has launched an Artist Accelerator Program alongside a new artist partnership with indie alt-rockers The Foxies.  The new Volume Artist Accelerator Program includes weekly streamer. Continue reading

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