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Martin Atkins, SAE Institute Blast Apple Music As Flawed, Exploitive

Hypebot readers know Martin Atkins from his book Welcome to the Music Business: You're F**ked! and fiery keynotes at music conventions. He's also the Chair of the Music Business at SAE Institute. Continue reading

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Apple Music’s App Has More Users Than Spotify’s

The Apple Music app is allegedly now the 9th largest smartphone app, with 54.5 million users. Whether these users count as actually "active" however, is questionable to say the least.

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Your Music Goals For 2016: Are They In Writing, Or Just In Your Head?

Everyone has different ways of making sure they accomplish their goals, sometimes by telling others to ensure accountability, and sometimes by keeping said goals secret until they're completed.

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Diplo, Major Lazer Management Firm TMWRK Exits SFXE After $3.6 Million Payback

SFX chairman and CEO Robert Sillerman`s troubled EDM conglomerate has parted ways with major management company TMWRK. The firm bought itself out SFX for a reported $3.6 million.

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: U.S. Reviews Safe Harbor • Streaming Doubles • Intel Enlists Lady Gaga • 7Digital Buys Snowite • More

Wednesday 1.6.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  A real change in copyright safe harbor changes YouTube, SoundCloud, almost everything… Updated continuously under our More News tab here. 

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Adele, Taylor Swift Remind Music Industry That Many Fans Still Want To Buy Downloads And CDs

Artists like Adele and Taylor Swift holding back their music from streaming services has shown that many consumers are still willing to pay to download their music, although such a. Continue reading

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Let Your Personality Help Choose Your Music Industry Career + How Much You’ll Make [INFOGRAPHIC]

Personality is a major determinate in the kind of music that we listen to.  This infographic postulates that the same attributes can help you choose the right career in music. Continue reading

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iTunes Top Songs And Albums Of 2015

Yes, Adele's 25 was the #1 album in 2015 on iTunes, just as it was everywhere else. But the rest of the Top 10 is a more surprising mix dominated. Continue reading

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3 Tips For Promoting Your Mixtape In Hip Hop

The release of a new mixtape is an important moment in a hip hop artist's career, and proper promotion is a must for any artist hoping to expand their listenership.

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Top Country Artist Kenny Chesney Says Fans Drive His Tour Production

  After just 57 dates and 23 stadiums, Kenny Chesney found himself the only country artist making Billboard’s Top 5 Touring Acts of 2015 – alongside Taylor Swift, One Direction,. Continue reading

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