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# REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/rewind-the-new-music-industrys-week-in-review-3-32/
- Published: 2012-12-22T10:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-12-22T10:00:00.000Z
- Description: Pitchfork's Top 10 Songs Of 2012 iTunes Top Selling Songs & Albums Of 2012 MTV Names 5 Top Music Memes Of 2012 Diana Hereld on The State of Music Psychology. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/rewind-the-new-music-industrys-week-in-review-3-32.html]
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Music Tech, new music industry, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:49

- [![Hypebot Reverse](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201676841f0a9970b-50wi "Hypebot Reverse")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201676841f0a9970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)**Pitchfork's** [Top 10 Songs Of 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/pitchforks-top-10-songs-of-2012/)
- **iTunes** [Top Selling Songs & Albums Of 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/itunes-top-selling-songs-albums-2012/)
- **MTV Names** [5 Top Music Memes Of 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/mtv-names-5-top-music-memes-of-2012/)
- **Diana Hereld on** [The State of Music Psychology](https://www.hypebot.com/the-state-of-music-psychology/)
- **Why Google Music's** [New 'Scan And Match' Is Not Enough](https://www.hypebot.com/why-google-musics-new-scan-and-match-is-not-enough/)

**MORE:**  

- **Hypebot's** [Music Industry News Briefing](https://www.rebelmouse.com/hypebot/?ref=hypebot.com)
- **Upward Spiral #16:** [Live Concert Streaming + Industry Conference Tips with Cortney Harding](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/live-concert-streaming-industry-conference-tips-with-cortney-harding-upward-spiral-16-.html)
- **Deezer Eyes U.S. as it** [Launches Free Music Globally, Unveils Deezer4Artists Promo Platform](https://www.hypebot.com/deezer-launches-free-ad-supported-music-globally-reveals-deezer4artists-promo-plans/)
- **Streaming Music Service Zvooq Says** [It's Been Raided By It's Own Investors](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/streaming-music-service-zvooq-says-its-been-raided-by-its-own-investors-.html)
- **YouTube Passes Twitter** [As #2 Social Choice For Marketers](https://www.hypebot.com/youtube-passes-twitter-as-2-social-choice-for-marketers/)
- **12-12-12 Concert** [Attracts 19 Million Viewers](https://www.hypebot.com/12-12-12-concert-attracts-19-million-viewers-details-of-funds-raised-expected-today/), **Available for Sale** [On iTunes & Amazon, But Not Spotify](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/12-12-12-concert-for-sale-on-itunes-amazon-but-not-spotify-full-track-list-.html)
- **ThisWeekIn Closing,** [But Topspin CEO Ian Rogers Says He'll Continue This Week In Music](https://www.hypebot.com/thisweekin-closing-ian-rogers-to-continue-this-week-in-music-interview-series/)

**Job Changes**

- **Arthur Fogel Re-Ups** [As Live Nation Global Touring Chief](https://www.hypebot.com/arthur-fogel-re-ups-as-live-nation-global-touring-chief/)
- **WMG Taps** [Sony EVP Rob Wisenthal As COO](https://www.hypebot.com/wmg-taps-sony-evp-rob-wisenthal-as-coo/)

**Financial and M&A**

- **Private Equity Firm** [Set To Acquire SESAC](https://www.hypebot.com/private-equity-firm-set-to-aquire-sesac/)
- **Zappa Project Roxy By Proxy** [Funding Experiment Receiving Poor Public Response](https://www.hypebot.com/zappa-project-roxy-by-proxy-funding-experiment-receiving-poor-public-response/)
- [Nielson Buys Arbitron](https://www.hypebot.com/nielson-buys-arbitron-for-16-billion/) **For $1.26 Billion**
- [Royalties Sirius XM Pays Artists, Labels To Rise 37.5%](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/royalty-rates-that-sirius-xm-pays-artists-labels-to-grow-375-.html), **SoundExchange Responds**

**Music Tools & Services**

- **Neil Young's Pono Music** [Teases "Your Own Personal Time Machine"](https://www.hypebot.com/neil-youngs-pono-music-teases-your-own-personal-time-machine/)
- [SceneRoller Needs Your Help](https://www.hypebot.com/sceneroller/) **To Recover Digital Traces Of Your Music Scene**

**End of Year Lists and 2013 Predictions**

- **Music Dominates** [YouTube's Top Videos Of 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/muisc-dominates-youtubes-top-videos-of-2012/)
- **MidemLab 2013 Names** [30 Music Tech Startup Finalists](https://www.hypebot.com/midemlab-2013-names-30-music-tech-startup-finalists/) **as Midem Announces** [Top Music Marketing Finalist](https://www.hypebot.com/midem-announces-top-music-marketing-finalist/)
- **Complete List:** [Forbes 30 Under 30 In Music 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/forbes-30-under-30-in-music-2012-music-tech-scores-8-slots/)
- **Music Ally's 2013 Survival Panel** [Looks To The Future Of The Music Industry](https://www.hypebot.com/music-ally-2013-survival-guide/)
- **Reality Checking Predictions:** [5 Top Music Tech Trends For 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/reality-checking-predictions-5-top-music-tech-trends-for-2012/)
- **Top 10 Musicians** [To Invite To Your Holiday Party](https://www.hypebot.com/top-10-musicians-to-invite-to-your-holiday-party/) **But Not to Play the** [10 Most Hated Holiday Songs Of 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/10-most-hated-holiday-songs-of-2012/)