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Midem Day 1: Streaming’s Evolution, Voice Control, Hi-Res Audio & More

  Day 1 of Midem 2017 has come and gone. Here is first in a series of posts from Cannes from the Midem blog and Music Ally's, Stuart Dredge.

Stephen Bryan Joins YouTube as Head of Label Relations [OFFICIAL]

We've been hearing the rumors for days, and have now confirmed that Stephen Bryan has joined YouTube as Head Of Label Relations. He will report directly to YouTube Global Head Of Music Lyor Cohen. The two worked together at Warner Music prior to Boyd joining SoundCloud in 2014.

Using Instagram Pods To Get More Fans

As an artist, it can be hard to get keep your posts from drowning in the crowded clamor of modern social media, something which can be highly frustrating for musicians with major announcements like an upcoming tour or new album. Here we look at how Instagram pods can be used to combat the relentless tide of an ever-changing feed.

What 2018’s Breakthrough Artists Need Now To Do Now To Succeed

In this article, Jonathan Larr draws on the knowledge and experience of those in the thick of fast-growing areas of the music industry, and maps out what characteristics and qualities artists in 2018 will need to have in order to develop successful careers and rise to the top in 2018.

Dear Spotify, Just Say No To Unlicensed Music

Although their recent multimillion dollar settlement with songwriters is doubtless a weight off of Spotify's shoulders, the company has a long way to go, says Chris Castle, and probably many more lawsuits to get through on its journey to IPO riches.

Midem 2017 Is Happening Now - How To Follow All The Action Live

Tuesday was opening day at international music industry convention Midem in Cannes, France.  With 4000-5000 attendees, there's nothing quite like it.

LANDR Celebrates 1 Million Users, Partners With Chance The Rapper’s SocialWorks Foundation To Celebrate

LANDR Instant Mastering has passed 1 million users, and to celebrate they are partnering with Chance The Rapper’s Social Works foundation for a special fundraising promotion. From June 6th to June 20th, LANDR will donate $1.00 for every new user that masters a track to Chance The Rapper’s Social Works’ Music Academy, as well as 10% of all purchases.

Charges Filed In Oakland Ghost Ship Fire

Criminal charges have been filed in the wake of the Ghost Ship Fire, a deadly warehouse blaze in Oakland last December that left 36 people dead.  According to the New York Times, prosecutors will charge two tenants of the building. 

Pandora Predictions: Billie Eilish, Two Other Young Female Singers Climb Fast

In this round of Pandora Predictions, youth reigns supreme as we look at the TV-fueled rise of Bill Eilish,  big moves by Netherlands native Sophie Francis, and a social media boost for british crooner Connie Talbot.

10 Red Flags In A Potential Record Deal

As an up and coming band, being offered your first record deal can feel like an amazing accomplishment, and something worth celebrating. While this may indeed be the case, not every record deal is necessarily what it seems, and a some suspicion is advised. Here we look at ten red flags to watch for when being offered a record deal.

Defiance On Display At One Love Manchester, As Ariana Grande's Record Label Donates $500K

In the face of a growing number of violent terror attacks in the UK in recent weeks, Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester concert was wall-to-wall people.  The concert, at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Sunday evening, was attended by more than 50,000 people after selling out in just a few minutes. 

TUE. BRIEF: Apple Doubles Down On Music • MIDEM 2017 Begins • Spotify IPO Conflict • More

TUESDAY 6.6.17

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As yesterday's announcements reminded, music remains at Apple's core. So why isn't Apple Music an artist friendly platform?

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Apple Introduces "Breakthrough" HomePod Speaker Designed To "Reinvent Home Music"

At today's WWDC conference, Apple introduced HomePod, a new line of Siri controlled audiophile smart speakers that deliver automatically adjusted spatially aware sound. Connected with Apple Music, HomePod also acts as a musicologist delivering personalized music selections.

Apple Music Now Has 27 Million Paid Subscribers

Apple Music now has 27 million paid subscribers, Apple announced during its WWDC 2017 conference Monday. As of December 2016, Apple had 20 million subscribers, making today's stat a 35% increase in 6 months.

The Orchard Comes Out On Top As Sony Merges RED, Global Indie Distributors

Sony Music Entertainment will combine its regional independent distribution groups including Sony RED into The Orchard, and its various teams will unite as a single global team managed by The Orchard CEO Brad Navin.

Using Brand Names In Your Songwriting: Creative And Business Perspectives

Here we examine the power of using brand names in one's songwriting, looking closely from both the business perspective and how they can benefit bands and brands financially, and the creative perspective, and how they can be used artistically.

UPDATED: Top Apple Music Exec Bozoma Saint John Resigns

[UPDATED] Bozoma Saint John, one of Apple Music's most visible executives, is resigning and exiting the company, multiple sources have now confirmed. Saint John had been Pepsi's head of music and entertainment before joining Beats Music just a few months prior to Apple buying the music streamer and headphone manufacturer. 

10 Free Sites For Sharing Your Music

As they work to establish their careers, artists will work to get as much music in front of their audience as possible, but just using music aggregators like Tunecore or Distrokid may not be enough. Here we look at ten other free options for sharing your music.

China Music Licensing Pioneer Mathew Daniel Joins NetEase Cloud Music

China music licensing pioneer Mathew Daniel has moved to NetEase Cloud Music as VP of International. Formerly President, International of R2G, which was acquired late last year by Tencent Music, Mathew and his partners pioneered the development of the music licensing market in China.

Universal Music Will Be Spun Off With An IPO "At The Right Moment," says Vivendi CEO

After months of speculation whether Vivendi will spin off Universal Music, Chairman and CEO Vincent Bolloré shared that an IPO of the world's largest music group was all but inevitable.

How To Create A Wikipedia Page The Right Way [Music Biz Podcast]

Stella Yu from StellaResults.com visits Hypebot's Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss how to use Wikipedia and how to create your own wiki page. Stella provides many tips on using wiki and addresses a number of things to consider before creating a page. Do you know the rules for creating a wiki page?

Key SoundCloud Exec Stephen Boyd Is Headed To YouTube

Stephen Bryan, SoundCloud's exiting chief content officer is headed to YouTube, multiple sources have confirmed. Bryan joined SoundCloud in 2014 from Warner Music and was responsible for getting the licensing deals to expand SoundCloud from user-generated content to the launch of a full fledged music streamer, SoundCloud Go. 

14 Commonly Confused Terms In Music, Audio

As with any field so diverse and complex, the music industry is rife with terminology and vocabulary that can baffle those outside the recording industry and which are often confused or misused by those within it. Here we clear up some of the most commonly confused terms in music and audio.

7 Digital To Power New Hi Res Streaming Music Service From Founders Of HDtracks

[UPDATED] The founders of HDtracks are launching a new hi def streaming music service powered by 7Digital. HDmusicStream will use MQA technology to deliver studio quality music, with 7digital powering app development and delivering tracks from its platform to consumers. 

Wonder Woman Wins Weekend Box Office War

Warner Bros. "Wonder Woman" led the weekend movie box office tally, earning an estimated $100.5M in domestic markets and $223.0M worldwide, according to figures compiled by comScore. "Wonder Woman' beat all expectations and helped to revive the heretofore dreary D.C. box office brand.

"One Love Manchester" Viewers Add $2.6M To $12.9M Fund In 3 Hours

Sunday's Ariana Grande led "One Love Manchester" benefit concert generated $2.6 million in donations from viewers over just 3 hours on Sunday for the special fund to help victims of the May 22nd Manchester, UK terrorist attack. 

AM BRIEF: OneLove Manchester Trumps Terror • Apple's WWDC Today • Gregg Allman Honored • More

Monday 6.5.17

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 Ariana Grande's return to Manchester offers inspiration to a generation fighting fear.

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What Music Industry, Fans Can Expect Today From Apple's WWDC 2017?

The 2017 edition of Apple's World Wide Developer Conference [WWDC] begins today at 10AM PT/1PM ET.  It's a time when Apple makes big announcements and offers advance looks at major upgrades and new products. We'll be live tweeting today via @hypebot with an emphasis on music related announcements. Here's what the music industry and fans can expect:

Concord Bicycle Music Acquires Imagem To Create 6th Largest Music Publisher Globally

[UPDATED] Concord Bicycle Music has acquired Imagem at a record breaking price reported to be between $500 million and $600 million. The combined companies create the world's sixth largest music publishing company.

UPDATED: How To Watch, Listen To Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester Benefit Concert in U.S.

[UPDATED] Ariana Grande’s One Love Manchester benefit concert will be broadcast on 130+ Top 40 and Hits iHeartRadio stations and digitally on Hit Nation at iHeartRadio.com on Sunday, June 4 at 2pm EST / 11am PST. On TV: