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What To Expect (And Not To Expect) From Today’s Spotify ‘Stream On’ Event

Posted by Hypebot - March 8, 2023

HYPEBOT – Spotify is holding its annual Stream On event today (March 8). The usual slate of expected announcements comes at a time of growing pressure on the streamer from…

The REAL Reasons Governments Want To Ban TikTok

Posted by Hypebot - March 6, 2023

(Hypebot) — Nations worldwide are now scrambling to set restrictions on the use of TikTok. In this op-ed, Karl Bode of techdirt explains why banning a single app may not…

Universal Music Group And Deezer Partner To Develop New Streaming Revenue Model

Posted by Hypebot - March 3, 2023

(Hypebot) — During an investment call Thursday, Universal Music announced that it had partnered with EU-based streaming music service Deezer to develop a “new model” where “artists are rewarded for…

Shamal Ranasinghe Exits SiriusXM For A Role As Chief Business Officer At Audius

Posted by Hypebot - March 2, 2023

(Hypebot) — Respected music tech veteran Shamal Ranasinghe has joined Audius, the decentralized music community and discovery platform as Chief Business Officer. Ranasinghe comes to Audius following eight years at…

TIDAL Drops Direct Artist Payouts After They Paid New Artists Even Less

Posted by Hypebot - March 1, 2023

(Hypebot) — TIDAL is ending a much-watched test designed to spread streaming payments more equitably after it resulted in smaller payments to emerging artists. In January, UMG partnered with TIDAL to develop a…

Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act Reintroduced In Congress

Posted by Hypebot - March 1, 2023

(Hypebot) — A bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress designed to help independent musicians, technicians, songwriters, and producers by allowing them to deduct 100% of recording expenses in the…

TuneCore Adds Free Collaborator Royalty Splits

Posted by Hypebot - February 28, 2023

(Hypebot) — TuneCore has added the ability for artists using its d.i.y. distribution platform to split streaming and download revenue between the collaborators on any track or album. TuneCore will provide…

The Rise And Fall Of Music Formats: A Visual Guide

Posted by Hypebot - February 27, 2023

(Hypebot) — As the multi-year resurgence in vinyl proved, and Taylor Swift’s recent download flash sale reaffirmed, old music formats seldom really die. But their trajectory does reveal what James English…

WMG Acquires DIVO As Part Of A Bid To Showcase Local Cultures

Posted by Hypebot - February 23, 2023

(Hypebot) — Warner Music Group has been on a mission to bring light to global music cultures starting in South Africa and now expanding to the East with its recent…

Spotify Adds ‘DJ’ Personalized Music With AI-Driven Voice Commentary

Posted by Hypebot - February 22, 2023

(Hypebot) — Spotify has launched ‘DJ,” which combines a personalized selection of music alongside AI-powered spoken commentary about the tracks and artists in what the streamer calls a “stunningly realistic voice.”…

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