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Bono & The Edge Play A Surprise Show In A Kyiv Bomb Shelter

Posted by Hypebot - May 9, 2022

KYIV, Ukraine (Hypebot) — U2 bandmates Bono and The Edge performed a 40-minute concert in a metro station now used as a bomb shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine. The pair, who…

Major Labels Control 70% – 87% Of Tracks On Major Spotify Playlists

Posted by Hypebot - May 4, 2022

(Hypebot) — Spotify claims equal access to its playlists, but a new data analysis by industry consultancy Music Tomorrow shows just how dominant the major labels are of the larger official…

YouTube Scammer Who Fraudulently Collected $23 Million In Royalties Pleads Guilty

Posted by Hypebot - May 4, 2022

(Hypebot) — It was an astoundingly successful scam. But it certainly wasn’t a complicated one. by Tim Cushing of TechDirt. YouTube content moderation — including the prevention of copyright infringement — is almost…

Record Labels’ 7 Year Law May Be Coming To An End

Posted by Hypebot - May 2, 2022

(Hypebot) — Record labels can currently keep artists signed for up to 7 years even when they are not allowing them to release records. However, that may be changing soon… by Bobby…

Bandcamp’s Legal Battle With Google Could Mean Higher Fees, Payment Delays

Posted by Hypebot - May 2, 2022

(Hypebot) — Bandcamp’s new owner Epic Games is seeking a court injunction to stop Google from charging much higher fees for transactions that happen via Bandcamp’s popular Android app. Epic…

Every Music Marketing Plan Must Start With Understanding The Audience

Posted by Hypebot - April 29, 2022

(Hypebot) — There is a lot that goes into successfully marketing your music. Fortunately the steps have been broken down by experts. by Randi Zimmerman from the Symphonic Blog. In this new series,…

Radio Is ‘Leaking Oil’ And Dashboard Music Metadata Could Save It

Posted by Hypebot - April 29, 2022

(Hypebot) — Fred Jacobs from Jacob’s Media Strategies talks about how radio is falling behind other music media. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacob’s Media Strategies. I’m writing this from the…

YouTube, Spotify, Others Expand Fan Tipping

Posted by Hypebot - April 28, 2022

(Hypebot) — YouTube, Spotify and an increasing number of music and social platforms are expanding opportunities for fans to tip creators, Since credit card fees are deducted, tips can mean extra…

Soundcloud Announces ‘Fan-Powered Friday,’ Extra Payments To Creators

Posted by Hypebot - April 28, 2022

(Hypebot) — In a time when everyone is arguing over streaming royalties, Soundcloud offers a forward-thinking solution that fans and artists love. By James Shotwell from Haulix. The problem with music is not…

4 Things Every Musician Should Do Before They Go On Tour

Posted by Hypebot - April 27, 2022

(Hypebot) — Now that live shows are back in full swing, you’re probably more than ready to get back on tour! As exciting as it is, there’s a lot to…

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