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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Looking back on seven full days of music industry news, we revisit SoundClouds dubious future, whether Disney's Netflix content poll is indicative of a similar trend coming to the music. Continue reading

admin on 08/12/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud Saved By Emergency $169.5M Investment As CEO Ljung Steps Aside [OFFICIAL]

SoundCloud has closed an emergency round of funding that will allow the struggling streamer stay online,  Co-founder and CEO Alex Ljung will step aside as a new leadership team takes. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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SoundCloud Won’t “Continue” Unless Investors Rescue It Now, Says CE0 Lung [UPDATED]

UPDATE] SoundCloud will be forced to shut down soon unless investors vote to step in with $169.5 million to rescue it, according to multiple reports. Today (Friday 8/11/17) is the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FRI. BRIEF: D-Day For SoundCloud Funds • Labels Explore Thurs. Releases • Because Buys London Catalog • More

Friday 8.11.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Another do or die day for SoundCloud… Updated continuously under our More News tab

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THU. BRIEF: Facebook Adds Video ‘Shows’ • Live Nation Earnings Soars • Spotify Boosts Videos, Podcasts • More

Thursday 8.10.17 Music Business News From Around The Web With Facebook and Spotify putting it front and center, does everyone need a video strategy? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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This Week In Music Commentary

Commentators inside the industry this week shared their opinions on why so much modern music sounds the same, why a new bill put before congress will be harmful to infringers. Continue reading

admin on 08/06/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The most popular and often perused articles from Hypebot this week dug into the best way to collect your piece of the Spotify lawsuit pie, the beautiful secrets behind vinyl,. Continue reading

admin on 08/04/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 Ways To Get On A Spotify Playlist

Getting on a high-traffic Spotify playlist is a great way to draw in listeners to your music, but how do you do it without followers or connections? Here we look. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: SoundCloud Investors Revealed • Alexa Gets Musical • Bandcamp’s Trans Day • Paperchain Chases $2.5B • More

FRIDAY 8.4.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  We now know the 2 investors brave enough to even consider rescuing SoundCloud. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Adds ‘Codes’ For Quick Song, Playlist Sharing

As Spotify moves from a niche to a mainstream service, how it is being used is changing too.  Since many of your friends are using Spotify too wouldn't it be. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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