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Tips For Touring Europe As A Musician

Touring can be a difficult experience no matter where you are, but these difficulties are often magnified when said tour takes place in a foreign country. Here are a few. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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4 Things Successful Musicians Do Differently

[UPDATED] When it comes to being a musician, there are both hobbyists and professionals. Here are some of the characteristics that the latter exhibit that allow them make a career in the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rich Bengloff Steps Down As President Of A2IM

After more than 8 years at the helm of independent music's largest US based trade organization, A2IM, president Rich Bengloff is stepping down. Bengloff can be credited with successfully steering. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Changing Face Of Music Collaboration

While the landscape of recorded music is littered with countless famous instances of collaboration between artists it seems that, despite the connectivity of the modern world, many of the creative players in. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/16/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Expands 60 Day Free Trial, Days Before Apple Music Launch

Just days before next Tuesday's launch of Apple Music, Spotify is doing just what many industry insiders feared it would – expanding its free trial offering.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Social Media Networks By The Numbers 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]

How many followers does each social network have and what is their age breakdown?  These key questions which, along with engagement, are key metrics that can help you decide where to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Apple Music Revolt • Pandora Payments • More

The independent music community's revolt against Apple Music along with misunderstood copyright laws and Pandora music payments all were among our most read posts this week.

Bruce Houghton on 06/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Festival Gadgets, Selling Merch and More

This week, we explored the challenges of independent music. From festival worthy gadgets to selling merch after the show, we got you covered this week on MusicThinkTank.com.  

Matt Gibson on 06/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UK Indies Join Apple Music Protest

Led by U.S. trade group A2IM, indie labels are threatening not to sign on to Apple Music because of a 90 day free trial during which no payments will be. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How Streaming Music Is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Listen

Over the past 10 years, we at Sonos have had the privilege of a front-row seat as streaming music has evolved; we’ve watched inspiring innovative ideas and technologies emerge and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/09/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (2)
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