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Most Read Hypebot Posts: Hawaii bans ticket scalping, Dave Cool, Apple Music Stats, Spotify UMG Deal, More…

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read Hypebot posts. We’ve got topics ranging from new Chartmetric reports, Apple Music stats, and more.. Last week’s most-read. Continue reading

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Music Business News Last Week

Top Music Business News Last Week

A busy week by any definition, music business news last week was no exception, with Dave Cool making a move, Pluggnb rising as a top genre, Music vs Big Tech, the MLC Spotify lawsuit dismissed, and more…

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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our independent musician news, tips and advice covered the hit new Spotify book, successful strategies for touring, 2025 social media trends to look out for, and more…

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Threads passes 400 million

Meta’s Threads adds 1M daily, topping 320 monthly users

Meta’s X-like platform Threads adds 1M daily topping 320 million active users monthly, with that trajectory expected to continue or accelerate.

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Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé 

Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé Mood Machine: Jay Gilbert interviews

On a special edition of the Your Morning Coffee podcast, co-host Jay Gilbert sits down with author Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé “Mood Machine, the Rise of Spotify and the Costs. Continue reading

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Hawaii bans ticket scalping after Bruno Mars Fan uproar

Bruno Mars fans have been hit hard by ticket scalpers, with resale prices soaring to thousands of dollars. Now the state of Hawaii bans ticket scalping via new legislation that. Continue reading

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No one should be suprised Spotify beat the MLC: Chris Castle

A judge just threw out the MLC’s lawsuit against Spotify over audio bundling royalties, and no one should be surprised, says attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle. No one should. Continue reading

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CD albums showcasing music from Depeche Mode and other artists, featuring artistic cover designs and vibrant artwork, placed on a textured black background.

How the Ralph Nader of music marketing promotes music

I call Brian Hazard the Ralph Nader of music marketing because he tests strategies and platforms and then shares what works and what doesn’t.

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Live Music Industry News: AEG expands Int’l • Live Music Survey • Bookclub opens in Chicago

In the latest live music industry news, AEG announced a realignment of its international business divisions as part of an effort to expand in major international markets. Adam Wilkes will. Continue reading

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Instagram Edits takes on TikTok with new Creator Tools App

Instagram Edits challenges TikTok’s CapCut with an app packed with advanced tools, trending audio, and premium features to support creators. Instagram Edits takes on TikTok with new Creator Tools App. Continue reading

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Best Music Conferences to attend in 2025

So many great music conference choices and so little time. This breakdown shares the details so you can decide the best Music Conferences for you to attend in 2025.

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