REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review | hypebot

In this flip back through the past week's music industry news, we revisit the impressive bump unsigned artists have seen in their revenue over the last year, what YouTube is finally doing to block major streaming ripping sites, why albums continue to have some value and more.

• Revenue For Unsigned Artists Grew 35% Last Year

• Jay-Z Named Chief Cannabis Brand Strategist At Caliva

• YouTube (Finally) Blocks Major Streaming Ripping Sites

• Big Changes For YouTube Content Management and ID

• BBC Names Lorna Clarke First Ever 'Pop Controller'

• Albums Still Have Some Value According To Nielsen Music Mid-Year Stats [Bobby Owsinski]

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