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Big Music Myth #2: Spotify can’t make a profit [Chris Castle]

The common industry myth is that Spotify struggles to turn a profit, but its billion-dollar valuation tells another story, writes Chris Castle. He explores how the streaming giant’s revenue narrative contrasts with its cash flow reality, leaving artists and songwriters shortchanged.

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Signs of Music Career Burnout and How to Overcome It

Feeling drained and uninspired in your music career? Learn to recognize the signs of music career burnout and learn seven powerful strategies to reignite your passion and creativity.

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Big Music Myth #1: Streamers are in the music business [Chris Castle]

Musician’s advocate and attorney Chris Castle builds on the work of Liz Pelly’s new Spotify exposé to uncloak what he sees as the myths perpetuated by the corporate music machine.. Continue reading

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Top Music Schools worldwide and What they cost to attend

Thinking about a music degree, but worried about the cost? The Hollywood Reporter gathered a list of the top music schools and their tuition.

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New Spotify exposé is streaming free on Spotify: Analysis

An explosive new Spotify exposé released this week is ironically available to stream as an audiobook on Spotify.

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Jesse Kirshbaum: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

Jesse Kirshbaum: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

Jesse Kirshbaum operates at the intersection of music, technology. Today he joins Hypebot’s select group of industry leaders sharing their perspective on trends driving the music business as we enter 2025.

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Social Media Addiction Lawsuit targets Meta, TikTok

A major social media addiction lawsuit is taking on Meta, TikTok, and more, accusing them of making their platforms dangerously addictive. With billions at stake, this case could change how. Continue reading

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RIIZE and Seunghan: When artists take fan feedback too far.

RIIZE and Seunghan: When artists take fan feedback too far

The recent RIIZE and Seunghan controversy shows what can happen when artists take fan feedback too far. Discover how catering to superfans sparked debate and what it means for fan-artist. Continue reading

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Live Music Business News: Wasserman raids WME • Slone to UAA • new ECE partner • Indie Bible discount • Klvr

In the lastest live music business news, Wasserman Music raided WME to add Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter. Shivers and Rubin will join the live music Leadership Team.

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Merlin shares ‘state of independent music’ in email to staff

Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota sent out a New Year’s ‘state of independent music’ memo to staff that serves as a recap of 2024 and a look ahead both for the company and the entire independent music sector.

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