In this Story Behind The Song from PledgeMusic News, They Might Be Giants bassist Danny Weinkauf takes us through the creation and success of his recent children’s song "Only One You" as well the the accompanying video. _____________________________ Guest Post from PledgeMusic News As the bassist for They Might Be…
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7 Ways To Be A Happier Musician
The life of an independent artist comes with plenty of physical and emotional challenges to overcome, and staying positive can, at times, be incredibly difficult. In this piece, we look at seven practices that can keep you from getting to down in the dumps and jeopardizing your career. _____________________________ Guest…
AM BRIEFING: Spotify Lawsuits Consolidated • Major Piracy Study • E1 Revenues Rise • WMG Launches Firepit • More
Wednesday 5.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Class action status for Lowery & Ferrick vs. Spotify lawsuits means artists and pubs have a real alternative to NMPA settlement. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Am. Idol Winners Sue…
Steve Miller: Anatomy Of Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame Rant
Recent Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller had some choice words to say about the Hall of Fame’s treatment and selection process, not all of it glowing. Here we look at an excerpt from an interview Miller did with Billboard regarding the event. __________________________________ Guest Post by…
TUE. BRIEFING: Inside New Spotify Financials • Adele’s $130M Contract • Streaming Milestones • Pirate Bay Down • More
Tuesday 5.24.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify’s newly released financials show impressive growth while confirming serious concerns for its current business model. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
MON. BRIEFING: Adele Nears $130M Sony Deal • Chance The Rapper Hits Chart Streaming-Only • Inside Playlisting • More
Monday 5.23.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Contradiction? Adele proves labels will still pay for hits, even as Chance The Rapper proves artists don’t need labels to have hits. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
This Week In Music Commentary
In this week’s music commentary section, we hear from a five-time Grammy winner about the evils of YouTube, what’s being done to effect a digital rights management overhaul, and why it is that music industry seems to crush its startups. 5X Grammy Winner Calls YouTube "Criminal Racketeers" In Open Letter…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of the more popular posts on Hypebot from the past included a look at how the UK’s departure from the EU might impact the music industry, why the Ticketmaster settlement is being poorly received, a helpful refresher on exactly how streaming royalties work, and more. How UK’s Exit From…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
This week in the tips, tricks, and strategies department, we have advice on how to best sample music, use YouTube’s translation tools to boost your audience, why you ought to consider making your band a LLC, and much, much more. Band Management: How To Make Your Artists Truly Successful Chris…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Survival Of The Smartest • How To Promote Your Music • Band Management • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at a musician’s guide to moving to LA, how to successfully promote your music, how you can make your artists prosper as a manager, and more. Cherie Nelson | Survival Of The Smartest: A Musician’s Guide To Moving To LA Anne Kings | Vinyl…