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Read the latest OpEd from RIMAS Publishing President, Carlos Souffront. hypebot.com/beyond-royalties…
Beyond Royalties: Rethinking the Role of the Music Publisher

Beyond Royalties: Rethinking the Role of the Music Publisher

Independence doesn't mean doing it alone. Rimas Publishing President Carlos Souffront on why modern music publishers must go far beyond royalties.

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When did seeing the stage become optional? hypebot.com/is-seeing-the-st…
Is Seeing the Stage Optional? (At These Ticket Prices, It Better Not Be!)

Is Seeing the Stage Optional? (At These Ticket Prices, It Better Not Be!)

On "obstructed view" tickets, Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, and what exactly a concert ticket purchase guarantees in the first place.

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Ben Folds Five is returning to the road. Here's what made them (and Ben) famous for their raucous live shows to begin with. hypebot.com/from-piano-rock-…
From Piano Rock to Paper Airplanes: A Brief History of Ben Folds Live

From Piano Rock to Paper Airplanes: A Brief History of Ben Folds Live

From BF5's raucous piano rock to a toy orchestra and a downpour of paper, Ben Folds has kept audiences on their toes (even if they remain in their seats).

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What can John Legend’s 1994 essay tell us about how artist operate today? hypebot.com/john-legends-199…
John Legend’s 1994 Essay: A Masterclass in Career Vision

John Legend’s 1994 Essay: A Masterclass in Career Vision

How do you build a lasting music career? Start with vision. See how John Legend predicted his own success in a resurfaced 1994 essay.

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A Grammy-winning producer shares thoughts on the state of artist development today. hypebot.com/everyone-can-dis…
Everyone Can Distribute Music. Who is Actually Developing the Artist?

Everyone Can Distribute Music. Who is Actually Developing the Artist?

Artists have more access, ownership, and choice than ever. Yet they are still the ones expected to execute the marketing, audience, and career strategy.

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Read our exclusive interview with touring singer/songwriter and bassist Karina Rykman. hypebot.com/karina-rykman-on…
Karina Rykman on Creating an Oasis Wherever You’re At.

Karina Rykman on Creating an Oasis Wherever You’re At.

We chat with the New York singer about getting past the pressures we put on ourselves, getting a live sound on record, and getting an army of chef-pals.

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS - Spotify tops 788M users • Startup funding: Hive $27M, Artmaster $2.4M, Chaos 1.4M • David Macias tackles algorithms • Ghazi's Supply Chain INDILAT andMore hypebot.com/music-industry-n… #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicnews hypebot.com/music-industry-n…
Music Industry News From Across The Web ♫

Music Industry News From Across The Web ♫

The latest music industry and live music news under the INDUSTRY NEWS tab at the top of every page. We search the web so you don't have to.

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Last week, U2 announced “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Here's a short history on that band delivering on that promise. hypebot.com/the-greatest-sho…
“The Greatest Show on Earth:” A Brief History of U2’s Biggest Live Gambles

“The Greatest Show on Earth:” A Brief History of U2’s Biggest Live Gambles

From Live Aid to Zoo TV to Sphere, U2’s biggest live stunts reveal a band constantly rethinking how to make massive concerts feel personal.

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ReverbNations offer a rundown on how to expand your creative and professional lists. hypebot.com/5-ways-to-grow-y…
5 Ways To Grow Your Music Industry Network

5 Ways To Grow Your Music Industry Network

Great music isn’t enough. Building a real music industry network creates real career opportunities. Learn where and how to connect authentically.

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Which artist tour announcements are we watching this week? hypebot.com/touring-radar-5-…
Touring Radar: 5 Tours We’re Watching This Week

Touring Radar: 5 Tours We’re Watching This Week

Touring Radar tracks newly announced dates that say something bigger about the business of live music. Here's what's catching our eye.

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DistroKid sued for transparency and clarity... hypebot.com/umg-sony-sue-dis…
UMG, Sony Sue DistroKid To Reveal Scale Of Suno, AI Music

UMG, Sony Sue DistroKid To Reveal Scale Of Suno, AI Music

Universal and Sony file a new court motion forcing DistroKid to reveal the true scale of AI songs flooding DSPs and fueling their Suno lawsuit.

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Listen to the latest episode of the Your Morning Coffee podcast on Hypebot. hypebot.com/your-morning-cof…
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Goldman Sachs Report, 4 Ticketing Stories, Hypebot's Grammy OpEd, More

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Goldman Sachs Report, 4 Ticketing Stories, Hypebot's Grammy OpEd, More

Episode 324 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

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Read our exclusive interiew with artist manager Mike Lisanti of MLennial hypebot.com/manager-of-the-m…
Manager of the Month: Mike Lisanti of MLennial

Manager of the Month: Mike Lisanti of MLennial

We discuss how artist growth needs to involve room to live life, how to create productive partnerships, and what happens after virality.

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Raleigh is making a temporary venue permanent (it's been running for 16 years.) hypebot.com/raleighs-tempora…
Raleigh's “Temporary” Venue Lasted 16 Years — It's Now Becoming Permanent.

Raleigh's “Temporary” Venue Lasted 16 Years — It's Now Becoming Permanent.

Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater offers a useful lesson for live music development: let a venue establish its audience before committing to its permanent home.

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Layoffs @ UMG • Music Tourism Act signed • StubHub, others sue DC to halt price caps • AEG French expansion, Marathon partnership • YouTube labels AI songs & More hypebot.com/music-industry-n… #musicbusiness #musicindustrynews #music hypebot.com/music-industry-n…
Music Industry News From Across The Web ♫

Music Industry News From Across The Web ♫

The latest music industry and live music news under the INDUSTRY NEWS tab at the top of every page. We search the web so you don't have to.

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Read our exclsuive Interview with singer-songwriter Kimaya Diggs. hypebot.com/kimaya-diggs-on-…
Kimaya Diggs on How Writing Music Helps to See and Feel Seen

Kimaya Diggs on How Writing Music Helps to See and Feel Seen

We chat with the Massachusetts artist on digging to unearth a song, supporting Mavis Staples and Tank and the Bangas, and salt and vinegar chips.

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How can you both protect your sleep and enhance your creativity at night? hypebot.com/the-artists-guid…
The Artist’s Guide to Building a Better Nighttime Routine

The Artist’s Guide to Building a Better Nighttime Routine

A consistent routine in the dark hours can help musicians both protect their sleep and enhance creativity. Here's how.

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The live sector is moving into unexpected markets in unexpected ways. Here's our breakdown. hypebot.com/how-music-touris…
How Music Tourism Is Becoming a Growth Lever

How Music Tourism Is Becoming a Growth Lever

We take stock of how the live music sector is being built around new markets across four different continents, and what that looks like globally.

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Spotify Wrapped is officially open. Artists, here's what you need to know! hypebot.com/spotify-for-arti…
Spotify For Artists Opens Wrapped 2026 Portal With New Tools

Spotify For Artists Opens Wrapped 2026 Portal With New Tools

Discover new Wrapped 2026 features including new performance video uploads and thank-you messages that connect artists with their biggest fans.

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James Plimmer of Now Listen PR on how to create lasting listener engagement. hypebot.com/what-happens-aft…
What Happens After the Streams Stop: How Independent Artists Should Measure a Campaign

What Happens After the Streams Stop: How Independent Artists Should Measure a Campaign

Which metrics are crucial to understanding whether streams are translating into sustainable audiences? Let's find out.

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