Why A Spotify ‘Tip Jar’ Is A Bad Idea
(Hypebot) — In an effort to make streaming more profitable for bands and artists, an idea has been floated around for Spotify to set up a digital “tip jar” for…
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Op-Ed: F-IT I’m Still Going To SXSW
(Hypebot) — Despite the cancellation of SXSW over coronavirus concerns, indie rapper Kosha Dillz is still headed to Austin to perform and spend time in the city that changed his…
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Spotify Launches RADAR Emerging Artists Program In 19 Countries
(Hypebot) – Spotify has unified its global emerging artists’ programs under the single banner RADAR. Comprised of 19 sister programs covering more than 50 markets, RADAR represents Spotify’s “commitment to…
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The ASCAP Experience Joins The List Of Coronavirus Cancellations
LOS ANGELES (Hypebot) — The 2020 ASCAP Experience conference, formerly known as the ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo, scheduled for April 1 – 3 in Los Angeles has been canceled…
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Full List Of Record Store Day 2020 Releases US, CN, UK, AU, More
(Hypebot) — Set for Saturday, April 18th, Record Store Day 2020 has issued the full list of special releases in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and a dozen other countries.…
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How Many Spotify Streams Are Necessary To Live Above The Poverty Line?
(Hypebot) — The royalties earned off of Spotify streams are notoriously low but do provide some income to artists. So just how many plays does it take for a musician to live…
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Record Label, Agency Travel Bans Slash SXSW Attendance
(HYPEBOT) – The music industry is eyeing a growing list of coronavirus related cancellations and carefully considering how to react. On Wednesday, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scheduled for March 20-22…
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40 Years Of Recorded Music Sales In One Colorful Chart
(Hypebot) — The recorded music industry has had a tumultuous 40 years, seeing both profitable highs and devastating lows. Here we look back a on timeline stretching from the eight…
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The Recorded Music Industry Had A Great Year, Courtesy Of Streaming
(Hypebot) — The numbers are in, and 2019 was quite a winner for the music business, with the recorded music industry pulling down more than $11 billion dollars, thanks in…
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Music Metadata Showdown: What’s In A Name? Your Cash
(HYPEBOT) – The importance of keeping metadata tidy is essential for artists in the streaming era, but good housekeeping is all for naught if the streamers change song titles and…
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