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MLC disbursing $424M in unclaimed black box streaming royalties in April. hypebot.com/mlc-to-distribut…

ARTISTS: MLC To Distribute $424M, Don't Miss Your Share

MLC will distribute $424M in unclaimed black box streaming royalties in April. Register now or your money goes to major publishers and artists.

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One day left until the Nov. 6 deadline, finalize your assets for Spotify Wrapped 2026 hypebot.com/spotify-wrapped-…
Spotify Wrapped 2026 Artist Deadline: One Day Left!

Spotify Wrapped 2026 Artist Deadline: One Day Left!

Tomorrow is the Nov 6 deadline for Spotify Wrapped 2026! Artists. Don't miss out. Upload your thank-you videos, live clips, and tour dates today!

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A practical guide for finding the money the system has left behind. hypebot.com/your-music-is-ea…
Your Music Is Earning Money. But Can You Account for It?

Your Music Is Earning Money. But Can You Account for It?

Your distributor, your bank, and the IRS each have a number. Here's how to make them agree on what you're owed.

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This is one interview we never thought we'd land... hypebot.com/backstage-pass-w…
Backstage Pass: We Need to Talk About Concert Venue Bathrooms.

Backstage Pass: We Need to Talk About Concert Venue Bathrooms.

We asked Excel Dryer COO Bill Gagnon (we actually did) how restroom design effects the concert experience, and the one bathroom he'll never forget.

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If You Want To Boost Engagement As Much As 70%, Then Change Topics, Not Your Voice hypebot.com/to-boost-engagem… #musicmarketing #musicians #socialmedia hypebot.com/to-boost-engagem…
To Boost Engagement Up To 70% Change Topics, Not Voice

To Boost Engagement Up To 70% Change Topics, Not Voice

Want 70% more engagement? A new study study shows that varying topics while keeping a consistent voice is the ultimate social media hack.

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Spotify sets emerging artists conference • BTS & Katseye drive Hybe revenue • Kennedy Center Honors? • Timbaland sues manager for $15M & More hypebot.com/music-industry-n… #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musicnews hypebot.com/music-industry-n…
Music Industry News: We Search The Web So You Don't Have To

Music Industry News: We Search The Web So You Don't Have To

The latest music industry and live music business news from across the globe under the INDUSTRY NEWS tab at the top of every page.

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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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