Facebook Has An Age Problem
(Hypebot) — The “aging up issue is real,” a Facebook researcher wrote in a leaked internal memo and as a result, the social network will face a more “severe” decline in…
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Troubled Bloodshot Records Sold To Exceleration Music
(Hypebot) — Troubled indie Bloodshot Records has been sold to Exceleration Music, the venture founded by indie music execs Glen Barros, John Burk, Charles Caldas, Amy Dietz, and Dave Hansen…
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Artist’s Guide To Earning Money From YouTube Channel Memberships
(Hypeb0t) – Thanks to a handy feature on YouTube, fans are now able to support the channels of their favorite artist via monthly ‘channel membership’ fees. Here, we look at…
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Spotify Expands Creator Access To Video Podcasts Via Anchor
(Hypebot) — Spotify is expanding its video podcast offering for both creators and listeners through Anchor. Now, creators who apply for access to video capabilities in Anchor can publish their video…
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2 Is The Loneliest Number – Why Are Songwriters Still Punished For 1909?
(Hypebot) — Chris Castle digs into why U.S. songwriters are still legally and financially tethered to an antiquated 2¢ mechanical royalty rate established in 1909, and how the situation might…
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Spotify Partners With Shopify To Give Artists Virtual ‘Merch Tables’
(Hypebot) — Spotify For Artists has now made it possible for all musicians to sell merch on their profile page with a new Shopify partnership. The streamer’s existing deal with Merchbar…
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Does Apple Music’s New $4.99 Voice Subscription Mean Less Money For Artists, Labels?
(Hypebot) — While Apple Music’s new $4.99 Siri-based “Voice’ subscription offering is good news for consumers, what does it mean for artists and record labels? First the basics: Designed around…
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Why Musicians Should Be More Open To Working With Brands
(Hypebot) — Justin Kline of influencer marketer Markerly makes the case for why and how musicians and other creators should work with brands to amplify their reach. By Justin Kline, Co-Founder of Markerly…
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Getting Independent Music Played On Commercial Radio
(Hypebot) — Ordinarily, getting your music played on mainstream radio costs more than a typical artist can afford. Fortunately, there are a few other ways clever independent artists can get…
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Apple Music Adds A New Voice-Activated Subscription Plan
CUPERTINO, CA (CelebrityAccess) — Apple announced a new subscription tier for their on-demand streaming service that allows users to access Apple’s library of recorded music through the company’s digital assistant,…
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