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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-4-11/
- Published: 2012-06-30T13:30:32.000Z
- Updated: 2012-06-30T13:30:32.000Z
- Description: Top New Music Industry News Deadmau5 Says 'All EDM DJS Are Button Pushers' but Peter Kirn Sets Him Straight The Capitalization of EDM Continues as Live Nation Acquires HARD Events. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/06/rewind-the-new-music-industrys-week-in-review-4-11.html]
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****Top New Music Industry News**

- **Deadmau5 Says** ['All EDM DJS Are Button Pushers'](https://www.hypebot.com/deadmau5-says-all-edm-djs-are-button-pushers-gets-educated-by-peter-kirn/) but **Peter Kirn Sets Him Straight**
- [The Capitalization of EDM Continues](https://www.hypebot.com/the-capitalization-of-edm-continues-live-nation-acquires-hard-events/) as **Live Nation Acquires HARD Events**
- **Far Further Vs DotMusic** in [Battle For .music Domain](https://www.hypebot.com/far-further-vs-dotmusic-in-battle-for-music-domain/)
- **In Wake Of WFNX Sale** [Two Newspaper Sponsored Web Stations Vie For Alt Rock Audience](https://www.hypebot.com/two-web-radio-stations-associated-with-newspapers-announced-in-wake-of-wfnx-sale/)
- **Hypebot** [Seeks Editorial Interns](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot-seeks-editorial-interns/)
- **Visit** [Hypebot on RebelMouse](http://www.rebelmouse.com/hypebot/?ref=hypebot.com) **For Our Daily News Briefings**

**MORE:**  

- **Why David Lowery** is [Wrong About Streaming, Money, and Artists](https://www.hypebot.com/david-lowery-might-be-right-about-some-things-but-hes-wrong-about-streaming-money-and-artists/)
- **Live Nation Settles With Michael Cohl**: [Does This Mean A Rolling Stones Tour?](https://www.hypebot.com/live-nation-settles-with-michael-cohl-does-this-mean-a-rolling-stones-tour/)
- **The Flaming Lips & MTV Stage** [8 Concerts In 24 Hours](https://www.hypebot.com/the-flaming-lips-and-mtv-embark-on-a-24-hour-multi-concert-streaming-journey/)
- **Google Unveils Nexus Q**: [8 Things It Will Do For Music Fans](https://www.hypebot.com/8-things-google-nexus-q-will-do-for-music-fans/)
- **Azoff** [Blasts Opposition](https://www.hypebot.com/azoff-blasts-opposition-to-umg-purchase-of-emi/) to **UMG Purchase Of EMI**

**Spotify**

- **Spotify** [Adds "Artists Apps"](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/06/spotify-launches-artists-apps-offer-deep-dive-inside-quincy-jones-ti%C3%ABsto-rancid-disturbed-.html) Featuring **Quincy Jones, Tiësto, Rancid, Disturbed & More**
- [Major Global Deal](https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-yahoo-announce-global-deal/) **Announced by Spotify & Yahoo!**
- **Swedish Label Hybris** [Earns Almost 80% Of Revenue From Spotify](https://www.hypebot.com/more-evidence-that-streaming-can-pay-label-earns-nearly-80-percent-of-revenue-from-spotify/)
- [#2 Revenue Source For Major Labels After iTunes](https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-now-the-2-revenue-source-for-major-labels-but-apple-remains-1/) is **Spotify**

**iTunes**

- **Apple Launches iTunes** in [Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan & 9 More Countries](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/06/apple-launches-itunes-in-singapore-hong-kongtaiwan-9-more-countries-.html)
- **Report**: [Apple Plans Major iTunes Overhaul](https://www.hypebot.com/report-claims-apple-will-bring-itunes-back-to-the-future-heres-how/)

**Social Media**

- **Facebook Experiences** [4.8% Decline In Unique Visitors](https://www.hypebot.com/facebook-experiences-48-decline-in-unique-visitors/)
- **Blur Announces** a [Twitter Music Event](https://www.hypebot.com/blur-shows-how-you-release-music-on-twitter-with-first-live-shows/)
- **Top 2 YouTube Channels** [With 868 Million Views Monthly](https://www.hypebot.com/music-drives-top-2-youtube-channels-868-million-views-monthly/) **Powered by Music**

**Apps & Mobile**

- **"The Art Of Rap" Documentary** Supported by [Mobile App For Recording Your Raps](https://www.hypebot.com/the-art-of-rap-app/)
- **Beatstream** [Turns Music Into Beat-Based Videogame](https://www.hypebot.com/beatstream-app-videogame/)
- **Thrillcall** [Doesn't Want You To Be Bored Tonight](https://www.hypebot.com/thrillcall-wonders-what-youre-doing-tonight-and-it-has-some-ideas/)
- **Artist Growth** [Wins MTV O Music Award](https://www.hypebot.com/mtv-o-music-awards-names-artist-growth-best-music-app-artist-growth-the-mobile-and-web-dashboard-for/) for **Best Music App**
- **5 Concert Apps** that [Shift The Live Music Paradigm](https://www.hypebot.com/5-concert-apps-that-are-changing-live-music/)
- **The Week In Music Apps**: [Android Songkick, Mashup Makers, Rock/Rap Battles & More Efficient Facebook Stalking](https://www.hypebot.com/this-week-in-music-apps-mashup-makers-android-songkick-rockrap-battles-and-more-efficient-facebook-s/)