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Friday December 5, 2025. 02:55 PM
The popular indie music platform has announced 8 Bandcamp Fridays for 2026. The program, which waives Bandcamp’s revenue share so artists keep 100% of sales, has become one of the most impactful ongoing artist-support initiatives in the industry. The post Bandcamp Fridays...
Thursday December 4, 2025. 03:53 PM
Spotify reached out to take issue with Hypebot's reporting on the streamer's Substack 'The Truth About Streaming Payouts.' The post Spotify offers ‘context’ to Hypebot’s streamshare payouts post appeared first on Hypebot.
Applications are open for Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants and mentorships for emerging Black and BIPOC songwriters and producers. The window to apply closes December 12. The post BMAC, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants:...
The widely-adored Scottish singer-songwriter is back on tour after a long hiatus due to health issues; his story is becoming increasingly common. The post Lewis Capaldi Is Back on the Road. We Need to Talk About the Mental Health Toll of Touring appeared first on Hypebot.
How can a $120 million price tag be assigned to the catalog of a band that isn’t exactly a household name outside of its rabid fan base in the nu metal music scene? The post Why the Data Supports Slipknot’s $120 Million Catalog Valuation appeared first on Hypebot.
President Trump has pardoned, Tim Leiweke, the former AEG and Oakview executive. He was charged by Trump's own Department of Justice with conservancy to restrain trade. The post Trump Pardons Live Music Exec Leiweke Indicted By His Own DoJ appeared first on Hypebot.
Eventbrite - once one of Silicon Valley’s most promising consumer tech platforms - is being acquired by Italy’s Bending Spoons in a deal valued at roughly $500 million. The move marks a dramatic turning point for the ticketing company, which went public in 2018 at a...
Wednesday December 3, 2025. 03:55 PM
Fans worldwide are reliving their 2025 listening journey with the just released Spotify Wrapped. But the streamer also expanded it in ways that benefit artists, songwriters and creators at all stages of their careers. Learn how to make the most of 2025 Spotify Wrapped For...
Crowdfunding has changed a lot. What options are left for artists looking to fund their projects in 2025? Read on. The post Why Crowdfunding Your Music Project Is Different in 2025 appeared first on Hypebot.
Here's everything you need to know about Tencent Music Entertainment, China's supermassive music media listening and engagement ecosystem. The post What Is Tencent Music? And What Makes China’s Streaming So Unique? appeared first on Hypebot.
Tuesday December 2, 2025. 05:36 PM
Controversial AI music platform Suno acquired Songkick as part of its new deal with Warner Music Group. But why would an AI music creation tool want to own a struggling concert listing service? The post Suno has acquired Songkick: What it means for Artists appeared first on...
No hidden fees, no commissions, no algorithms, no AI — Sonica is the latest startup offering artists ethics-aligned streaming with 100% ownership of revenues and rights. The post Sonica is a New Music Platform Putting Artists Back in Control appeared first on Hypebot.
Spotify has published a new explanation of how Spotify streaming payouts work aimed at debunking a persistent myth: there is no fixed per-stream rate. Instead, Spotify uses a streamshare model, where an artist’s payout depends on their share of total listening across the...
Courtesy of our friends at Soundfly, an in-depth look at the traps artists often fall into when putting together a bio or EPK. The post Publicist’s Perspective: What to Avoid When Writing an Artist Bio appeared first on Hypebot.
We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Latest Music Business News & Live Music Industry Updates appeared first on Hypebot.
Monday December 1, 2025. 06:22 PM
The estate of Johnny Cash has filed a federal lawsuit against Coca-Cola — accusing the beverage giant of unlawfully using a voice that closely mimics the late singer’s in a 2025 ad campaign. The post Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over “Sound-Alike” Ad appeared...
For artists headed into a new year of releases, touring, and audience growth, #The100DayProject for Musicians may be the most effective - and affordable - career and creative accelerator available. The post #The100DayProject For Musicians: Jumpstart your career in 2026...
Analytics-driven prompts and recommendations around the future of the record label institution, culled from MIDiA's recently released report. The post The Future of Record Labels: Shifting Sands [MIDiA] appeared first on Hypebot.
Live Nation's Ticketmaster and AEG's AXS will give refunds to Olivia Dean fans who purchased resale tickets on their platforms, The partial refunds will reflect the difference between the original price and the higher prices charged by resellers. The post Olivia Dean wins...
Episode 278 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: WMG + Suno • Spotify prices • iHeart on AI • Rick Beato • More appeared first on Hypebot.
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