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Streaming Bots Might Be Tempting, But Artists Should Beware

Hypebot reports: "Given the weight of streaming numbers in the music economy, the idea of employing a streaming bot has a significant allure to...

How Data is Redefining A&R’s Role In The Modern Music Industry

Hypebot reports: "Although A&Rs are still looking for the same qualities in an artist as they were fifty years ago, what they’re looking for...

Splice Closes $55m Series D Funding Round Led by Goldman Sachs

Music Business Worldwide reports: "Music creation marketplace Splice, which claims to be used by over 4 million people, has closed a $55 million round...

YouTube hit with UK class action style suit seeking $3BN+ for...

TechCrunch reports: "Another class action style lawsuit has been lodged against a tech giant in the UK alleging violations of privacy and seeking major...

NFT Market Rages On: NFTs Market Cap Grow 1,785% In 2021...

Forbes reports: "The demand for NFTs is continuing to surge and the NFT market is showing no signs of slowing down. Year-to-date, within less...

What I Learned About The Future Of Music By Playing Around...

Hypebot reports: "As AI technology continues to develop, questions are being raised in the music business over what kind of impact it will have...

A2IM, RIAA, MAC Join To Fight AB5 Bill That Would Kill...

Hypebot reports: "A new California law set to go into effect on September 13th would have dire consequences for the independent and .d.i.y music...

Music Publishers v. Peloton: Claimed Copyright Damages Double to $300 Million

Hollywood Reporter reports: "The pack of music publishers aiming to stick it to tech-enabled exercise bike startup Peloton is growing. On Thursday, these music...

American Law Institute Decision Could Make It Harder for Creators to...

Billboard reports: "Opponents of copyright "Restatement" project say the influential legal organization has ignored dissenting opinions when it voted to approve a draft last...

DOJ Consent Decree Review Moving Fast, Reviewing Hundreds of Comments From...

Billboard reports: "By the end of this year, performing rights organizations could find themselves with the most negotiating power they have had since 1941...