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Spotify Eyes A Bigger Role In Live Music: Streaming Festivals

Posted by Hypebot - June 9, 2026

NEW YORK (HYPEBOT) – Spotify may be preparing its biggest move yet into live music. According to reports, the streaming giant has been in discussions with concert promoters about acquiring…

What Is Blue Dot Fever? The Rising Tide Of Tour Cancellations In 2026

Posted by Hypebot - May 11, 2026

(HYPEBOT) – A new phrase has gone viral in music circle, and it’s turning heads from boardrooms to fan forums. Blue Dot Fever is the darkly humorous term being used to describe a…

Superfan Subscription Bubble Has Burst: What Will Replace It?

Posted by Hypebot - May 4, 2026

(HYPEBOT) – Superfan subscriptions were promoted as the answer to the music monetization problem. It turns out they don’t really work for artists or fans. “Superfans” and “fan subscriptions” have…

Artist Ally: Free Online Summit To Empower Music Creators

Posted by Hypebot - April 24, 2026

(HYPEBOT) – Artist Ally is a new free online event dedicated to helping artists, songwriters, and producers build sustainable careers. In an era where musicians are expected to be part-creative,…

Spotify And NIVA Team To Amplify Independent Music Venues

Posted by Hypebot - April 17, 2026

(Hypebot) – Spotify and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) have announced a year-long strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to provide independent U.S. live music and comedy venues with increased visibility and editorial…

Live Nation, Music Industry React To Guilty Verdict

Posted by Hypebot - April 16, 2026

(Hypebot) — The jury in the anti-trust case brought by 34 states against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, found the live music giant guilty of maintaining monopoly power in ticketing, concert promotion and…

Record Store Day 2026 Is the Ultimate Superfan Stress Test

Posted by Hypebot - April 15, 2026

(Hypebot) — As we approach April 18th’s Record Store Day (RSD) 2026, the annual “holiday” for independent music retail has evolved far beyond its humble beginnings. Led by this year’s Global Ambassador…

The Boiler Room Reckoning: Why Scapegoating Won’t Fix Live Music’s Funding Problem

Posted by Hypebot - April 14, 2026

(Hypebot) — There has been a lot of scrutiny recently about how dance music is funded. Two cases in point illustrate why. Boiler Room, the influential livestreaming platform, was acquired…

Sturgill Simpson’s Taking His Alter Ego on Tour

Posted by Hypebot - April 13, 2026

(Hypebot) — There’s a certain irony in trying to “explain” Sturgill Simpson at this point in his career. Every time the industry (and honestly even his own fans) think they’ve figured…

StubHub Must Pay $10 Million As FTC Alleges Deceptive Ticket Pricing

Posted by Hypebot - April 10, 2026

(Hypebot) — StubHub, the largest ticket reseller in the US, will refund $10 million to consumers following a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into deceptive ticket pricing practices that obscured the cost of tickets until the…

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