Data From Music Streamers Saved Label $1 Million This Year, Says Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta

Like it or not, data drives the music industry.  That's particularly true of labels that compete for commercial radio play. Data, including expensive focus groups, drives what and how they. Continue reading

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3 Unique Resources For Online Music Production

Although it used to be required that anyone interested in a career in music up stumps and move to a major city such as LA or Nashville, such is no. Continue reading

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Musicians Introduce Us To Their Cities: Nashville, TN

In this article a Nashville dweller shares some of her insights on the best locations in the eastern part of Music City, from a series of unique and charming venues to. Continue reading

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Sturgill Simpson Declares War On Nashville: “Conversations are taking place on Music Row to ensure I am blackballed”

Sturgill Simpson has been hailed as the second coming of Hank Williams and Merle Haggard. But despite a lot of lip service, country radio and the Nashville establishment have failed. Continue reading

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FREE Bandzoogle eBook: “23 Ways Musicians Can Make Money”

Making some form of money is key to maintaining a career as a musician, although the ways in which artists earn income have changed quite a bit over the past. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 8.19.16: New Songwriter Rate Proposal • $1B Blockchain Investments • Russian PRO Fraud

The National Music Publishers Association and Nashville Songwriters Association International have submitted a new rate proposal to the Copyright Royalty Board.  

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SONGWRITERS ON STRIKE! Is It Time For Songwriters To Bring Down The Music Licensing System?

The DOJ ruling forcing 100% song licensing has sent shockwaves through the music industry. No one is affected more than songwriters, particularly the many who co-wrote with others.  David Lowery. Continue reading

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10 Music Marketing Lessons Learned From Lisa Lepine

Following the recent tragic passing of Lisa Lepine, Chris Robley shares with us ten important music marketing lessons learned from the "ProMotion Queen."

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

For this week's top posts, we looked at Napster's flat user growth, how an indie songwriter found huge success with  Pandora, whether pay per stream royalties are costing artists, and. Continue reading

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Have We Reached Peak Festival Attendance? Bonnaroo 2016 Ticket Sales Down 46%

When a touchstone music festival has a 46% attendance drop, does it signal we've reached peak festival attendance? It's too soon to call it a trend, but a signification number. Continue reading

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