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Get Involved In The Growing Hypebot Community

Hypebot works best as a two way conversation, and we try to make getting involved easy. We recently added a Google+ button and you can join us on Twitter (@hypebot). Continue reading

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How To Sell Out Properly

So you want to get signed to a label? To get signed, music labels have to feel like your music will give them a return on their investment or it’s. Continue reading

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What A Real Major Label Contract Looks Like – Breaking Benjamin Court Documents

(UPDATED) Ever wish you could sneak a peak at real major label record contract? You can, thanks to Benjamin Burnley, frontman of hard rockers Breaking Benjamin. He's fired the band. Continue reading

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Dubset Pays Everybody But How Will They Get Paid?

"DJ Defined" web and mobile app radio service Dubset recently received $500k in funding on top of $100k and it looks like they're going to need it. They've developed unique. Continue reading

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Warner Music Losses Narrow: 60% Of Artists Have 360 Deals, Spotify ‘Traction Is Ecouraging’

In its first earnings call since acquisition by Access Industries, Warner Music Group reported narrowing losses of $46 million for the fiscal third quarter, compared to a $55 million loss. Continue reading

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Billboard Pro Closes After Just 4 Months

Billboard has closed new registration to its independent and d.i.y. artist subscription site Billboard Pro after just over 4 months of operation. "We are not accepting new registrations at this. Continue reading

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More News: UK Music Down $309M, Rdio To iPad, Facebook Update, Napster UK, Spotify Lawsuit, More

UK music industry revenue fell £189M / $309M USD. Digital revenue continues to grow as CD sales fall and digital piracy hits UK music industry takings. (Guardian) Rdio has beat. Continue reading

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PM Update: Rdio Grabs Telus Exclusive, VibeDeck + Soundcloud, Palmese Exits RCA

Rdio has been named the sole provider of music subscription services to more than seven million wireless customers who use TELUS, a top tier carrier in Canada. VibeDeck has integrated. Continue reading

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YouTube Creator Playbook: “The First 15 Seconds”

YouTube has released a YouTube Creator Playbook designed to help you maximize the impact of your videos. It will be periodically updated and is a rich resource for thinking through. Continue reading

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Why No One is Reading Your Newsletter

You’re a musician and have collected a list of email addresses and started sending out newsletters to these potential fans. This is great, but are people reading your newsletter or. Continue reading

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