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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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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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Chris Castle: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

In this Hypebot exclusive, artist advocate, blogger and attorney Chris Castle joins our select group of industry leaders sharing their perspective on trends driving the music business in 2025.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Lefsetz • Music AI • Music Docs • More

Episode 230 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

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Music News You Missed over the Holidays: Spotify, UMG, Live Nation, TikTok & More

A roundup of important music news you missed over the holiday break from Hypebot and across the web.

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Mark Williamson: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

We asked a select group of our favorite pros to help identify the music business trends that will drive the industry in 2025. Mark Williamson, the founder and CEO of live music industry trade Rostr, offers four trends that he sees from his unique vantage point.

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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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DistroKid Union Petition: 4300 Artists Rally for Workers’ Rights

The DistroKid Union has delivered a petition to DistroKid management signed by more than 4,300 artists and record labels calling on the diy music distributor to reverse a decision to lay off 37 union employees.

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