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TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read music business news. We’ve got topics ranging from what artists really make from ticket sales, to Bandsintown High Notes, TikTok alternatives, and more…

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DIY & Independent Musician News Last Week

This week in DIY & independent musician news, our indie readers tuned into topics like how to make more money on tour, make the most of the year end and. Continue reading

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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 the Spotify CEO’s alarming net worth, stream ripping cracking down on the wrong culprits, and more…. Continue reading

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Live Music Society grants

Live Music Society shares impact of $1M in funding for small venues

The Live Music Society awarded $1 million in Music In Actions Grants to 58 small US music venues in 2024. As they prepare to open a new round of Music in Action grant applications, the non-profit shared some of the most transformative and impactful projects that this year’s grants made possible.

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Most popular SiriusXM channels and how to submit music

This week SiriusXM decided to buck industry trends, pull back on streaming and concentrate on in-car satellite broadcasting. So this Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a perennially popular post sharing the most popular SiriusXM channels and how to submit music.

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cancels tour citing high costs

Another established artist cancels tour citing high costs, low sales

In the latest sign of troubles in live music, heavy metal supergroup Category 7 cancels tour citing high costs and low tickets.

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Best Gift Ideas of Musicians

Searching for the perfect gift for the music-lover in your life? Explore this curated list from our friends a Symphonic of useful gadgets and gift ideas for musicians.

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Sir Paul McCartney Slams Opt-out AI Scraping Policies

Big Tech’s “opt-out” policies could legalize years of AI copyright infringement, forcing creators to fight to protect their work. Paul McCartney and others warn that opt-out AI scraping threatens artists everywhere.

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Bandsintown High Notes 2024

Bandsintown High Notes: Ultimate Recap of Live Music in 2024 is here!

Bandsintown High Notes: Ultimate Recap of Live Music in 2024 is here!

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Social Media Calendar for Musicians

How to Create a Social Media Calendar for Musicians

Boost your marketing game with an easy-to-follow social media calendar for musicians.

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