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# This Week In Music Commentary
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/this-week-in-music-commentary-1-44/
- Published: 2019-08-11T09:09:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-08-11T09:09:00.000Z
- Description: This commentary from inside the music business offered us thoughts and opinions on why it is that Tencent wants such a large stake in UMG, the reason Flow Festival is. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/08/this-week-in-music-commentary-1-44.html]
- Author: admin
- Tags: Music Business, DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, music industry, musician, musicians, payoloa, radio, UMG, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:55

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This commentary from inside the music business offered us thoughts and opinions on why it is that Tencent wants such a large stake in UMG, the reason Flow Festival is asking its artists to take a stand for the environment, and what it's like be pressing vinyl in 2019.
- [**Payola At Radio Never Went Away, says New Report**](https://www.hypebot.com/payola-at-radio-never-went-away-says-new-report/)
- [**Why Tencent Wants A Stake in UMG \[Mark Mulligan\]**](https://www.hypebot.com/why-tencent-wants-a-stake-in-umg-mark-mulligan/)
- [**Flow Festival Asks Artists To Take A Stand For The Environment With Sustainability Rider**](https://www.hypebot.com/flow-festival-asks-artists-to-take-a-stand-for-the-environment-with-sustainability-rider/)
- [**Insiders Guide To Pressing Vinyl with CEO Of Disc Makers**](https://www.hypebot.com/insiders-guide-to-pressing-vinyl-with-ceo-of-disc-makers/)