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RSS Oct 31, 2025 2:22pm · Hypebot
Paid Streaming Dominates Music Listening For First Time
For the first time, paid music streaming services account for the majority of listening time among U.S. consumers, according to new data from Edison Research’s Share of Ear study. The milestone underscores a fundamental shift in how audiences consume music — and what they’re willing to pay for. The post Paid Streaming Dominates Music Listening For First Time appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Oct 31, 2025 12:42pm · Hypebot
Indivisible calls for Spotify boycott over ICE recruitment ads
Indivisible calls for Spotify boycott urging artists and listeners to drop the streamer over ICE recruitment ads appearing on its free tier. The post Indivisible calls for Spotify boycott over ICE recruitment ads appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Oct 31, 2025 11:42am · Hypebot
Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates
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 Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Oct 30, 2025 3:55pm · Hypebot
LA Hosts 3 Major Music Industry Conferences Next Week
Next week three major music industry conferences are coming to greater Los Angeles. Explore highlights of the Music Managers Forum-US LA Summit, Billboard Live and Music Tectonics. Plus read on to learn a common thread (other than AI...) running through them. The post LA Hosts 3 Major Music Industry Conferences Next Week appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Oct 30, 2025 1:19pm · Hypebot
New SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription: More Control, 100% Earnings
The new SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription offers musicians and creators more control of streaming, fan funding, merch, vinyl and more with fewer hands in their pocket. The post New SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription: More Control, 100% Earnings appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Oct 30, 2025 12:30pm · Hypebot
Live Music Industry News: GigSalad gets Cool • Billboard Power Players • More
In the latest live music industry news, Dave Cool has been named VP of Marketing & Business Development at GigSalad. Cool (his real name) spent 14+ years at Bandzoogle, most recently as Chief Relationship Officer. This includes after its 2023 acquisition by DistroKid. The post Live Music Industry News: GigSalad gets Cool • Billboard Power Players • More appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Oct 30, 2025 12:20pm · Hypebot
AI and the Future of Music Licensing: From Uncertainty to Opportunity
Music supervisors—the people who choose and license songs for film, TV, and ads—are often the gatekeepers to massive exposure for indie songwriters. A single placement can reach millions of new listeners and open career-changing doors. But as AI-generated tracks flood the market, authentic, human-made songs are more valued than ever. The post AI and the Future of Music Licensing: From Uncertainty to Opportunity appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Oct 17, 2025 10:58pm · Payusnomind
Spotify's New AI Initiative Is Terrifying
Spotify recently announced plans to develop its own AI products in collaboration with the three major record companies — Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony. Here’s an excerpt from their announcement, followed by Payusnomind’s interpretation of what it really means: Some voices in the tech industry believe copyright should be abolished. We don’t. Musicians’ rights matter. Copyright is essential.…
RSS Sep 15, 2025 6:10pm · Payusnomind
Substack vs Beehiiv vs Kit (2025): Best Newsletter Platform for Creators
Substack might be the number one newsletter management service for creatives. One major reason for that is the price - you can’t beat free! But, it also has a ton of great features that integrate Podcasts, Live video streaming, and messaging. Technically, in its current form, I could argue it’s more of a social media platform than a newsletter but I digress.…
RSS Sep 6, 2025 9:46pm · Payusnomind
Ultimate Indie Artist's Guide: Tools You Need, Lies You Don't
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