Music commentators this week weighed in on the potential end of freemium music on Spotify, what Virtual Reality technology may mean for the music industry, and why purchasing TIDAL would make little sense for Apple. Is This The End Of Freemium Music On Spotify? [Mark Mulligan] Virtual Reality And The…
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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Topping the Hypebot charts this week, we have pieces on Kanye West’s uncensored "Famous" video, why Trent Reznor is wrong about Apple Music, YouTube’s drop in importance as other streaming services get on the video bandwagon, and more. Kayne West "Famous" Video Is Now On YouTube Uncensored Why Trent Reznor…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In the wide world of independent and DIY this week, we have tips on sharing YouTube playlists, email marketing for musicians, why more artists ought to tour like its the ’90s, and much more. How To Share YouTube Playlists Links And Why [A 77 Second Video Guide] An Introvert’s Guide…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Home Studio • Email Marketing • Keep Yourself Interestd In Practice • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at setting up home recording, how to effectively do email marketing, ways artists can keep themselves interested in practice, and more. John Morabito | Tips For Selecting An Audio Interface For Your Home Studio Jon Ostrow | The Complete Guide To Email Marketing For…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this week’s Rewind, watch Spotify rack up an increasing number of paid subscribers leaving Apple Music in the dust, and more. The Brexit’s Impact On The Global Music Economy Roundup Of All Major Instagram Changes Documentary On Happy Birthday Copyfraud Released Day After Song Enters Public Domain [VIDEO] Pandora…
The Brexit’s Impact On The Global Music Economy
The surprise Brexit vote is guaranteed to have far-reaching economic effects in a variety of areas, and the music industry is by no means immune. Here we examine some of the ways those operating in the music business can expect to feel the Brexit’s impact. __________________________ Guest Post by Dre…
FRI. BRIEFING: Megaupload Relaunch • Ticket Fraudster Gets 4 Years • $2M Euros Seized At Ibeza Fest • More
Friday 7.15.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Kim Dotcom is staging a comeback. What’s next? 2 Seans launch Napster 2.0? Updated continuously under our More News Related articles SaaSing The Music Business [Ethan Kaplan] What Is Bitcoin And Why Should Musicians Care? Entrepreneurial Muscle Building: A Musician’s…
Documentary On Happy Birthday Copyfraud Released Day After Song Enters Public Domain [VIDEO]
The day after the popular birthday ditty was declared to officially be in the public domain, Jenn Nelson has released a 15-minute documentary about the struggle to free Happy Birthday from the illegitimate clutches of Warner/Chappell. _______________________________ Guest Post by Mike Masnick on Techdirt You may recall that last fall,…
Virtual Reality And The Implications For The Music Industry
With some artists like Taylor Swift and Bjork already embracing the technology, it seem the music industry is ripe for the integration of virtual reality, although the technology will still face many barriers as it transitions form early adopters to the mainstream. _______________________ Guest Post by Carl Hibbert 2016 is…
THU. BRIEFING: Sony Accused Of Streaming Collusion • 50 Cent Exits Bankruptcy • CBS Radio IPO • More
Thursday.7.7.16 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s not hard to imagine a major label favoring a streaming music service that it owns part of over a competitor. Updated continuously under our More News Tab