Spotify Wrapped

Overanalyzing our Spotify Wrapped: What MIDiA’s stats say about the industry

Tatiana Cirisano breaks down data from 15 MIDiA staff members to understand what Spotify Wrapped reveals about discovery, listening trends and the business of music.

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UMG's Virgin to acquire Downtown

UMG’s Virgin to acquire Downtown Music, CD Baby, Songtrust

Universal Music Group’ Virgin to acquire Downtown Music Holdings, significantly expanding its independent music footprint, for $775 million.

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making money playing live: Berklee Touring 101

Making Money Playing Live: Learn the Secrets to Profitable Touring

Musicians make most of their income performing, but making money playing live is harder than ever. Learn how to profit on tour with the Berklee College of Music’s online Touring. Continue reading

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Cindy Lee is not on Spotify

Pitchfork Album Of The Year is Not On Spotify: Trend or Anomaly?

You can’t listen to “Diamond Jubilee,” Pitchfork’s Album Of The Year on Spotify or any other streaming service. In addition to Pitchfork, other outlets swooned,. Uproxx called the album the. Continue reading

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Singer-Songwriter Cape May Conference returns

After a five-year hiatus, the Singer-Songwriter Cape May conference returns on March 28-29, 2025. Singer-Songwriter Cape May Conference returns Helmed by music industry veteran John Harris, the Singer-Songwriter Cape May conference will. Continue reading

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AI music licensing

Can Publishers Flip the Split on $42B AI Music Licensing Opportunity?

AI is changing music licensing, giving publishers a chance to claim a bigger share of revenue. Learn how attribution technology can help songwriters and publishers take control and get paid.

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Spotify Wrapped

Maximizing Spotify Wrapped 2024 to Connect with Fans (even if you missed the deadline)

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is finally here and it is not too late for every musician to hop on board this global cultural phenomenon – even if you forgot to update your profile before last week’s deadline.

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music business news roundup

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Apple Music Replay released • Music piracy down 75% • Mars breaks Spotify record • Nvidia adds Fugatto AI audio • More

TUESDAY 12.3.24 • Music Business News Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Copyright values soar • Botted playlists • Kate Nash slaps bottom • More

Episode 225 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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Last Week’s Most Read Music Business News: Did You Miss Anything?

Catch up on the music business news you need to know with last week’s most read posts on Hypebot including a Katy Perry trademark case, botted playlists, StubHub and more.

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