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The Truth Behind Why You Aren’t Getting More Streams

Posted by Hypebot - September 27, 2023

(Hypebot) — Just because your music isn’t getting attention does not mean it doesn’t deserve it. This post from Symphonic’s Chief Creative Officer covers what needs to improve your music…

Why Are Musicians Often Underpaid By The Video Game Industry?

Posted by Hypebot - September 26, 2023

(Hypebot) — The video game industry is larger than the film and TV industries combined. Despite this, most composers creating original video game music are not paid the same as…

Over 500 Songs Will Be In The Spotify Billions Club By The End Of 2023

Posted by Hypebot - September 25, 2023

(Hypebot) — One million seconds is 12 days. One billion seconds is 32 years. So it is crazy to think that almost 500 songs have surpassed a billion streams per…

New Bill Empowers Musicians To Negotiate With Streamers, AI Platforms

Posted by Hypebot - September 22, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. (Hypebot) — A revised version of the Protect Working Musicians Act introduced by US Representative Deborah Ross (D-North Carolina) would make it easier for independent musicians to negotiate…

Shocker: Most NFTs Are Worthless

Posted by Hypebot - September 21, 2023

(Hypebot) — Promoters of NFTs promised that they would ‘revolutionize the music industry’ and provide a much-needed funding source for musicians. While I never quite drank a full glass of…

Putting Humans First In The Music Industry: What’s Right? What’s Fair? What’s Possible?

Posted by Hypebot - September 20, 2023

(Hypebot) — It’s just business” is a phrase that’s often used to excuse bad behavior. But imagine a music business that actually cares about people and the art they create.…

Streaming’s Problems Will Not Be Fixed By Royalties Alone

Posted by Hypebot - September 19, 2023

(Hypebot) — After Universal and Deezer’s royalty proposal made headlines, Mark Mulligan of consultancy MIDiA explained that much more needs to be considered to fix the over-arching problems troubling music streaming. by Mark Mulligan from…

How Do Spotify And Streaming Royalty Payments Work Now?

Posted by Hypebot - September 17, 2023

(HYPEBOT) – A controversial shift to ‘artist-centric’ streaming payments gained traction last week with the launch by Deezer of “double-boost” payments to select UMG artists and indie powerhouse Believe blasted…

Are Music NFTs Dead After OpenSea Abandons Resale Royalties?

Posted by Hypebot - September 15, 2023

(Hypebot) — Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea recently upended the NFT world with an announcement that it will stop enforcing promised royalty collection on secondary sales. Does that mean that music…

Do All Artists End Up Independent?

Posted by Hypebot - September 14, 2023

(Hypebot) — Keith Joplin of MIDiA Research dives into the pressures that come along with modern music industry contracts leaving musicians to inevitably go indie. by Keith Jopling of MIDiA Research Like everyone,…

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