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# The 100 Most Read Music Industry Stories In 2010
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-100-most-read-music-industry-stories-in-2010/
- Published: 2010-12-16T10:40:00.000Z
- Updated: 2010-12-16T10:40:00.000Z
- Description: (UPDATED) How did I arrive at this list? Simple. I went into Google Analytics and charted our Top Content from Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 15, 2010. These are listed. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/the-100-most-read-music-industry-stories-in-2010.html]
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[![image from www.100xr.com](https://a4.typepad.com/6a0111683c7a25970c0147e0bfba0c970b-200wi "image from www.100xr.com")](http://www.100xr.com/100%5FXR/Artists/K/Katy%5FPerry/Katy.Perry.jpg?ref=hypebot.com) (UPDATED) How did I arrive at this list? Simple. I went into Google Analytics and charted our Top Content from Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 15, 2010\. These are listed according to pageviews. Also, I did notice that a few of these posts aren't from 2010\. Other than that, the list is pretty self-explanatory. Note that the #1 story on the blog is of a Ke$ha and Katy Perry mash-up. It had **+10,000 pageviews**.

Oh, don't worry. We'll keep this in mind for the coming year. Hypebot readers say they want news and analysis, but secretly, **you all wanted to listen** to a Ke$ha and Katy Perry mash-up. P.S. That picture is no accident. As a reader, you're dead to me. No more thoughtful commentary for you. We're a mash-up blog now.

**The 100 Most Read Music Industry Stories In 2010**:

1\. [ Listen: Are Tik Tok & California Gurls Same Song ](https://www.hypebot.com/video-are-tik-tok-california-gurls-same-song/) ?

2\. [ Anonymous Declares War On RIAA Over LimeWire ](https://www.hypebot.com/anonymous-declares-war-on-riaa-over-limewire/) .

3\. [Tap Tap Revenge Adds 150 Free Songs](https://www.hypebot.com/tap-tap/).

4\. [iPhone 4 Sells 1.7 Million In 3 Days](https://www.hypebot.com/iphone-4-sells-17million-in-3-days/).

5\. [ Rolling Stone Issues "A Big Fat Thanks" To Record Execs ](https://www.hypebot.com/rolling-stone-issues-a-big-fat-thanks-to-record-execs-because-of-you-millions-of-kids-will-stop-wast/) .

6\. [ On The Road With DJ Shadow – Staying Connected With Fans ](http://hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/10/on-the-road-dj-shadow-an-exclusive-look-at-how-one-artist-stays-connected-to-his-fans-.html?ref=hypebot.com) .

7\. [ EMI Reports $2.4 Billion Loss. Needs $160 Million To Avoid Citi Loan Default ](http://hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/02/emi-to-report-22-billion-loss-needs-160-million-to-avoid-citi-loan-default.html?ref=hypebot.com) .

8\. [ Top Ten Gov. Mandates Needed To Save Record Industry From Ultimate Ruin ](http://hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/08/top-ten-government-mandates-needed-to-save-the-record-music-industries-from-ultimate-ruin.html?ref=hypebot.com) .

9\. [ 6 Rules To Make A Band Website That Rocks ](https://www.hypebot.com/6-rules-to-make-a-band-website-that-rocks/) .

10.

**[ 10 Truths About The Modern Recording Industry](https://www.hypebot.com/10-truths-about-the-modern-recording-industry/)**

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11\. [How To Add Music To Facebook](https://www.hypebot.com/daily-diy-how-to-add-music-to-facebook/).

12\. [ See How Much Indie Artists Make vs. Label Artists ](https://www.hypebot.com/see-how-much-indie-artists-make-vs-label-artists/) .

13\. [ Mark Mulligan: "Most Fans Don’t Use Many Devices" ](https://www.hypebot.com/mark-mulligan-most-fans-dont-use-many-devices/) .

14\. [Why Justin Bieber Is Such A Big Hit](https://www.hypebot.com/why-just-bieber-is-such-a-big-hit/).

15\. [ UK Band Gets $300,000 To Change Their Name ](https://www.hypebot.com/uk-band-gets-300000-to-change-their-name/) .

16\. [ Mulve: Recorded Music Industry's Worst Nightmare Comes True ](https://www.hypebot.com/mulve-music-down-tool-the-recorded-music-industrys-worst-nightmare-comes-true/) .

17\. [ Billboard Names 10 Best Digital Music Startups ](https://www.hypebot.com/billboard-names-10-best-digital-music-startups/) .

18\. [Sell Your Own Ringtones](https://www.hypebot.com/daily-diy-sell-ringtones/).

19\. [The Steady Decline Of MySpace](https://www.hypebot.com/the-steady-decline-of-myspace/).

20.

**[ Top 10 Best Places To See A Rock Concert In US ](https://www.hypebot.com/top-10-best-places-to-see-a-rock-concert-in-us/)** 

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21\. [ 10 Digital Media Trends To Watch in 2010 ](https://www.hypebot.com/10-digital-media-trends-to-watch-in-2010-1/) .

22\. [ 5 Social Media Trends Artists Need To Understand ](https://www.hypebot.com/5-social-media-trends-artists-need-to-understand/) .

23\. [ Top 10 Things To Expect From LimeWire Shutdown ](https://www.hypebot.com/top-10-things-to-expect-from-limewire-shutdown/) .

24\. [ Can Internet Make Cee Lo Green's "Fuck You" A Hit ](https://www.hypebot.com/can-internet-make-cee-lo-greens-fuck-you-a-hit/) ?

25\. [Pandora By The Numbers](http://hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/03/pandora-by-the-numbers.html?ref=hypebot.com).

26.

[ Happy Quit Myspace Day! Delete Your Account Now ](https://www.hypebot.com/happy-quit-myspace-day-delete-your-account-now/) 

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27\. [12 Books That The Record Industry Needs To Read](https://www.hypebot.com/12-books-that-the-record-industry-needs-to-read/).

28\. [100 Free & Affordable High And Low Tech Ways To Promote Live Music](https://www.hypebot.com/100%5Ffree%5Fafford/).

29\. [A List Of Income Streams For Musicians](https://www.hypebot.com/a-list-of-income-streams-for-musicians/).

30.

**[ 5 Ways To Ruin Your Relationship With Your Fans ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/09/5-ways-to-ruin-your-relationship-with-your-fans-.html)** 

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31\. [ iTunes Says Artist Profiles On Ping Invitation Only ](https://www.hypebot.com/itunes-says-artist-profiles-on-ping-by-invitation-only/) .

32\. [ Apple Says Go To Distributor To Get iTunes Ping Artist Profile ](https://www.hypebot.com/apple-says-go-to-distributor-to-get-itunes-ping-artist-profile-tunecores-response/) .

33\. [ 5 Reasons Not To Sign A Record Deal ](https://www.hypebot.com/5-reason-not-to-sign-a-recod-deal/) .

34\. [ The Hypebot Hit Song Contest: Enter Now ](https://www.hypebot.com/the-hypebot-hit-song-contest-enter-now/) .

35\. [ 5 Reasons That You Still Might Want To Sign To A Record Label ](https://www.hypebot.com/5-reasons-you-might-still-want-to-sign-to-a-record-label/) .

36\. [ Top 15 Most Popular Music Sites ](https://www.hypebot.com/top-15-most-popular-music-sites/) .

37\. [ Music Publishers Demanding 360 Rights From Artists ](https://www.hypebot.com/music-publishers-demanding-360-rights-from-artists/) .

38\. [ Photo: You Mean Those Speaker Stacks Are Fake ](https://www.hypebot.com/photo-you-mean-those-speaker-stacks-are-fake/) ?

39\. [ Major Label Atlantic Asks Fan To Help Fund New Natty Release ](https://www.hypebot.com/major-label-atlantic-asks-fan-to-help-fund-new-natty-release-via-pledge-music/) .

40.

**[ Topspin Shares Impressive Music Marketing Study ](https://www.hypebot.com/topspin-shares-impressive-music-marketing-study/)** 

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41\. [ Full Length Songs On Your Cell ](https://www.hypebot.com/full%5Flength%5Fson/) .

42\. [ Stevie Nicks Says 'The Internet Has Destroyed Rock ](https://www.hypebot.com/stevie-nicks-says-the-internet-has-destroyed-rock/) .'

43\. [ Top Facebook Music Applications ](https://www.hypebot.com/top-facebook-music-applications/) .

44\. [ Modern Music Marketing Basics ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/03/-modern-music-marketing-basics.html) .

45\. [ Arcade Fire Rethinks Album Format, Tells No One ](https://www.hypebot.com/arcade-fire-rethinks-album-format-tells-no-one/) .

46\. [ Fast Company Names 10 Most Innovative Music Companies of 2010 ](https://www.hypebot.com/fast-companys-10-most-innovative-music-companies/) .

47\. [ Artist Marketing: Do Something Small Weekly, Something Big Monthly ](https://www.hypebot.com/ian-rogers-on-artist-marketing-do-something-small-weekly-something-big-monthly/) .

48\. [ How To Create A Great Digital Music Strategy ](https://www.hypebot.com/how-to-create-a-great-digital-musc-strategy/) .

49.

[ Gene Simmons To 'Sue The Pants Off' Anonymous ](https://www.hypebot.com/gene-simmons-to-sue-the-pants-off-anonymous/)

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50\. [ Homeless Street Musician Gets Record Deal ](https://www.hypebot.com/homeless-street-musician-goes-viral-on-youtube-gets-a-record-deal-turns-his-life-around/) .

51\. [Do Four Chords Make Up Every Hit Song](https://www.hypebot.com/do-four-chords-make-up-every-hit-song/)?

52\. [ Brian Eno: "Recorded Music Equals Whale Blubber ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/01/brian-eno-recorded-music-equals-whale-blubber-.html) ."

53\. [ Indies Artists Asked To Pay $250 To Sell At Best Buy ](https://www.hypebot.com/indies-artists-must-pay-250-to-sell-at-best-buy/) .

54\. [ The Paradox of Music: Is More, Really Less ](https://www.hypebot.com/the-paradox-of-music-is-more-really-less/) ?

55\. [ Jack White: "Fuck You, You Hip Motherfuckers! ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/08/jack-white-fuck-you-you-hip-motherfuckers-.html) "

56\. [10 Issues Facing The Music Industry](https://www.hypebot.com/10-issue-facing/).

57\. [Music Piracy And The End Of Culture](https://www.hypebot.com/music-piracy-and-the-end-of-culture/).

58\. [ Indie Artists & Labels Grab 50% Of Grammy Nominations ](https://www.hypebot.com/indie-artists-labels-grab-50-of-grammy-nominations/) .

59\. [ Weezer Misleads Fans, Sells Out To Hurley International ](https://www.hypebot.com/weezer-sells-out-to-hurley-international-wtf/) .

60.

**[How To Get A Job In The Music Industry](https://www.hypebot.com/how-to-get-a-job-in-the-music-industry/)** 

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61\. [ ReverbNation Expands Music Distribution Service ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/03/reverbnation-expands-music-distribution-service-.html) .

62\. [6 Reasons Not To Quit MySpace](https://www.hypebot.com/6-reasons-not-to-quit-myspace/).

63\. [ Report: Spotify Paid Lady Gaga $167 For 1M Plays ](https://www.hypebot.com/report-spotify-paid-lady-gaga-167-for-1m-plays/) .

64\. [ With Mixtapes & Social Media, Is The Album So Far Gone ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/03/guest-post-with-mixtapes-social-media-is-the-album-so-far-gone-.html) ?

65\. [Top 10 Indie Music Marketing Tools](https://www.hypebot.com/5-top-20-tools/).

66\. [ Bandzoogle Upgrades Web Site Builder And Music Marketing Platform ](https://www.hypebot.com/bandzoogle-upgrades-web-site-builder-and-music-marketing-platform/) .

67\. [ New Music Industry Executives To Watch In 2010 ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebots-new-music-industry-executives-to-watch-in-2010/) .

68\. [ 4 Reasons Why Fans Are File-Sharing Your Music. ](https://www.hypebot.com/4-reasons-why-fans-are-file-sharing-your-music-that-you-can-change/) .

69\. [As Music Industry Struggles, Artist Income Grows](https://www.hypebot.com/as-music-industry-struggles-artist-income-grows/).

70.

**[ Zuckerberg Says Facebook Will "Reform" Music In 5 Years ](https://www.hypebot.com/mark-zuckerberg-says-facebook-will-reform-music-film-tv-within-5-years/)** 

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71\. [ BuzzMedia Adds 6 Major Music Blogs ](https://www.hypebot.com/buzzmedia-buys-6-major-music-blogs-the-hype-machine-purevolume-popmatters-gorilla-vs-bear-concrete-l/) .

72\. [ Artist Revenue Opportunities Without Playing Live ](https://www.hypebot.com/artist-revenue-opportunities-without-playing-live/) .

73\. [Bandcamp To Switch From Free To Paid Service](https://www.hypebot.com/bandcamp-to-switch-from-free-to-paid-service/).

74\. [The New Demo Tape](https://www.hypebot.com/the-new-demo-tape/).

75\. [ Graphic: How Much Can Musicians Earn Online ](https://www.hypebot.com/graphic-how-much-can-musicians-earn-online/) ?

76\. [The Great Indie Music Conspiracy](https://www.hypebot.com/the-great-indie-music-conspiracy/).

77\. [ Bob Baker: Giving Music Fans These 3 Choices Leads to More Revenue ](https://www.hypebot.com/bob-baker-giving-music-consumers-these-3-choices-leads-to-more-revenue/) .

78\. [ "AutoTune News" Hit "Bed Intruder" Grabs #89 On Billboard Hot 100 ](https://www.hypebot.com/gregory-brothers-youtube-autotune-news-hit-bed-intruder-grabs-89-on-billboard-hot-100/) .

79\. [ Fans Raising $10M To Get Weezer To Stop Making Lame Records ](https://www.hypebot.com/fans-raising-10m-to-get-weezer-to-stop-making-lame-records-break-up-band-responds/) .

80.

**[The 6 Top Bands Still Not On iTunes](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/11/the-6-top-bands-still-not-on-itunes-.html)** 

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81\. [Topspin Media Now Sells Tickets](https://www.hypebot.com/topspin-media-now-sells-tickets/).

82\. [OK STOP: Marketing and Music Videos](https://www.hypebot.com/ok-stop-marketing-and-music-videos/).

83\. [Think About These 2009 Music Sales Figures](https://www.hypebot.com/think-about-these-2009-music-sales-figures/).

84\. [ Camper Van Beethoven Asks Fans For $3500 To Sponser Trip ](https://www.hypebot.com/camper-van-beethoven-asks-fans-for-7000-to-sponsor-sxsw-trip/) .

85\. [ A Student's View Of Berklee's Topspin Course ](https://www.hypebot.com/a-students-view-of-berklees-topspin-course/) .

86\. [ Greg Rollett: Outsource These 5 Things Now And Focus On Your Music ](https://www.hypebot.com/greg-rollett-outsource-these-5-things-now-and-focus-on-your-music/) .

87\. [Layoffs Continue At Warner Bros. Records](https://www.hypebot.com/layoffs-continue-at-warner-bros-records/).

88\. [Free Downloads Are No Longer "Free" In Bandcamp](https://www.hypebot.com/free-downloads-are-no-longer-free-in-bandcamp/) .

89\. [4 Songwriters Shaping Hits In Popular Music](https://www.hypebot.com/4-songwriters-shaping-hits-in-popular-music/).

90.

**[How To Create A Band Facebook Page](https://www.hypebot.com/daily-diy-how-to-create-a-band-facebook-page/)**

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91\. [iTunes Nears 10 Billion Downloads](https://www.hypebot.com/itunes-nears-10-billion-downloads/).

92\. [ T Bone Burnett: Artists Should “Stay Completely Away From The Internet ](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/10/t-bone-burnett-new-artists-should-stay-completely-away-from-the-internet-.html) .”

93\. [A New Artist Checklist From SoundExchange](https://www.hypebot.com/a-new-artist-checklist-from-soundexchange/).

94\. [No Shoe-Strings Attached, Unless They're Converse](https://www.hypebot.com/no-shoe-strings-attached-unless-theyre-converse/) .

95\. [Unlock Your iPod If You've Lost The Code](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/unlock-your-ipod-without-the-code.html).

96\. [ Indie Sup Pop Considers Radical New Sales Model ](https://www.hypebot.com/induie-sup-pop-considers-radical-new-sales-model-pay-for-the-toy-and-get-the-music-for-free/) .

97\. [ A Look At The Death Of The Record Industry In 1980 ](https://www.hypebot.com/a-look-at-the-death-of-the-record-industry-in-1980/) .

98\. [Video: Nashville Flood Destroys Famous Guitars](https://www.hypebot.com/video-nashville-flood-destroys-famous-guitars/).

99\. [ Best of 2010: The Most Interesting And Innovative Music Start-ups ](https://www.hypebot.com/best-of-2010-the-most-interesting-and-innovative-music-start-ups/) .

100.

[ Ariel Hyatt's "Indie Maximum Exposure List ](https://www.hypebot.com/move-over-billboard-heres-ariel-hyatt-cos-indie-maximum-exposure-list/)

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