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#MusicNFT News: Our Lady Peace + Drrops, Vilvi + Kickio, Nas + Royal, Range Media + RECUR

Multi-platinum Canadian alt-rock band Our Lady Peace sold all of the 500 NFTs offered for its forthcoming album, Spiritual Machines 2. Each unique NFT, guaranteed by the blockchain, sold for $39.99. OLP. Continue reading

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2021 major label revenue surged, but what does it mean? [Mark Mulligan]

Why was major label revenue was up 29% in 2021 compared to 6% in 2030 and 10% in 2019? Mark Mulligan of MIDiA runs the numbers to find out. By. Continue reading

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Spotify delays HiFi launch indefinitely

Spotify has officially delayed the launch of improved audio indefinitely despite Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL and other competitors offering the option at no additional cost to paid subscribers. In. Continue reading

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Tunecore’s CEO on how fans, social media are leveling the playing field for all musicians

How independent artists are becoming successful by new ways. of rereleasing and promoting their music. A guest post by Andreea Gleeson, CEO of Tunecore. INDIE ARTISTS ARE ON THE RISE. Continue reading

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What is Public Domain Day?

The gifts do not stop after Christmas with Public Domain Day, read more to find out why. A guest post by Randi Zimmerman of SymphonicBlog. January 1st is not only. Continue reading

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FREE WEBINAR TODAY: How to build a sustainable music career with Emily White

The Bandsintown Artists Community is hosting a free webinar about how to truly build a sustainable music career with industry veteran Emily White today Monday 1/10 at 12 PM PT. Continue reading

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

The people have spoken… here are last week’s most read posts on Hypebot.com. 20 Most Popular Playlists On Spotify Focus your efforts at the start of 2022 with predictions from. Continue reading

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Morgan Wallen, Dua Lipa, and older songs dominated music in 2021

MRC Data’s annual year-end report on the state of music offers surprising insight into consumer behaviors, evolving trends, and the future of our industry. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading

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Catalogs crowd out currents grabbing 73% of US market as CD sales also grow

If the resurgence in vinyl was not enough to convince you that in music everything old is eventually new again, new sales figures for CDs and music consumption stats should. Continue reading

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Are ‘Walk-in Fees’ a solution to unsustainable songwriter royalties?

“The money earned as the co-writer of a song on a platinum track didn’t even cover the £200 it cost to get an official award plaque to hang on the. Continue reading

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