How To Contact Music Journalists Via Social Media

While social media has made it easier than ever to directly contact people within the industry, the precise approach which one uses in doing so can still make or break. Continue reading

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Think It’s Bad For Songwriters Now? Just Wait Until ‘Shiv Bill’ Passes [David Lowery]

The new "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act" bill introduced by longtime songwriter antagonist Senator Jim Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin sounds promising, but in reality aims to lesson songwriters' ability to. Continue reading

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Hypebot Is Now Also On Flipboard – Follow Us!

You can now also follow Hypebot in Flipboard. Alongside our top stories, you'll find new music industry gems and related stories that we've found across the web.

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Making Connections: 6 LinkedIn Tips For Musicians

For artists, networking can be a great way to grow a fanbase, as well a good way to gain the attention of potential fans. On such useful and often overlooked. Continue reading

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22,000 Evacuate Tomorrowland Festival As Fire Destroys Main Stage [VIDEO]

More than 22,000 fans were evacuated from the Tomorrowland Unite music festival in Spain after the main stage went up in flames on Saturday night. According to the Washington Post,. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Nears Deal To Sell Majority Stake To Private Equity Firms

[UPDATED] A struggling SoundCloud may have found not one, but two lifelines. A pair of private equity firms are reportedly close to each taking a separate stake in the unprofitable. Continue reading

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Pandora Locks Out 5 Million Users In Australia, New Zealand

Pandora has exited the Australia and New Zealand markets leaving 5 million users without the service.  While the move was expected as the music streamer works toward profitability it leaves. Continue reading

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Wolf Warriors 2, Dunkirk Top Weekend Box Office

Chinese action adventure "Wolf Warriors 2" topped the weekend's global box office, clearing an estimated $125m after opening in just 5 territories. Directed by Wu Jing and starring Wu Jing in. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: SoundCloud Nears Equity Funding • Inside Pandora, SiriusXM Deal • MTV Resurrects TLR • More

MONDAY 7.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  What's the plan, Alex? More cash can only save SoundCloud for so long.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Mercury Prize Shortlist 2017 Revealed

The Mercury Prize Shortlist 2017 is out.  Honoring the best new albums in the UK over the previous 12 months, a single Mercury Prize winner will be named at a. Continue reading

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