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Major Music Legislation pulled from final Federal Funding Bill

Three major pieces of music related legislation were pulled from the bill which passed Congress Friday and was signed by President Biden to fund the US government.

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How musicians can thrive in 2025: Bruce Houghton on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Bruce Houghton joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast to discuss what’s ahead for the music industry and how musicians can thrive in 2025. LISTEN & WATCH HERE:

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Netflix will add Music Streaming in 2025 predicts Bobby Owsinski

We asked a few of our favorite new music industry pros to help us identify trends that will drive the music industry this year and Bobby Owsinski offered a bold. Continue reading

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AI Detection of Artists: YouTube and CAA partner

YouTube is joining forces with mega-agency CAA to create tools for AI detection of artists that protect their likenesses and identities.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify under fire, UMG Downtown Sale, Marketing Strategies & More

Episode 228 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart hosted Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is available now. LISTEN HERE:

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Most read posts on Hypebot last week

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with this week’s most read posts. This music business new roundup range from UMG’s acquisition updates, to SiriusXM putting focus back into car radio, and more…

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Last week’s top Music Business News

A busy week by any definition and music business news was no exception, with moves to reform concert ticketing in turmoil, UMG buying indie powerhouses Downtown and CD Baby, TikTok’s end in the U.S approaching, and more…

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Ticketing in turmoil as Congress, Live Nation send mixed messages

From Taylor Swift to Oasis, concert ticketing was the focus of more media attention in 2024 than ever. But as the year ends, failed efforts to enact meaningful change by Congress, industry trade groups and the nation’s largest live music company have left concert ticketing in turmoil.

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What Do Christmas Songs Earn in Royalties?

What do Christmas songs earn in each year? Find out which holiday hits rake in millions and the secrets behind their lasting success. What Do Christmas Songs Earn in Royalties?. Continue reading

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Indies sound alarm after UMG Downtown and PIAS acquisitions

Indie trade groups and label execs are sounding the alarm after UMG Downtown and PIAS acquisition – two crucial independent music companies. Learn what’s at stake and why it matters for artists and labels alike.

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