This week some of Hypebot’s most popular posts included a look at Live Nation’s enormous ticket promotion launch, and explanation of why your cover song may never be streamed, some lasting lessons from Prince and his digital struggles, and much more. Live Nation To Launch Massive $20 Concert Ticket Promotion…
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
Tips? Advice? Sage counsel? We’ve got them all this week, as we offer independent artists ideas for how to break through songwriters block, tour smarter, integrate videos into their music marketing, and much, much more. Using YouTube Sections To Organize Your Videos And Get More Views 4 Ways To Spark…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Be A Tighter Band Live • Spark Inspiration • Build Your Mailing List • More
This past week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how to be a tighter band live, how to combat songwriters block, build a better mailing list, and more. Robert Lanterman | 4 Ways To Be A Tighter Live Band Cherie Nelson | 4 Ways to Spark Inspiration And Break Through Writer’s…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
IHeartMedia reports growth, even under the threat of bankruptcy, Patreon shows strong revenue (as long as you’re not a musician), Live Nation partners up with Hulu, and much more as we pay a final visit to the weeks music industry news. IHeartMedia Reports Growth In Q1 As Bankruptcy Threat Looms…
Activism In Entertainment
Starting off with the controversy surrounding the Oscars and the Academy in general, combined with the significantly more diversity focused Grammy’s, 2016 is shaping up to be an important one for activism within the entertainment industry as a whole. ________________________________ Guest Post by Corliss Lee from Berklee’s Music Business Journal…
Zappa Threatening Zappa Over Zappa Plays Zappa
In this most recent copyright upset, the children of the late Frank Zappa are attempting to take legal action against one of their siblings, the unfortunate Dweezil Zappa, alleging that his attempt to tour under the name "Zappa Plays Zappa" is infringing on the rights of the Zappa estate. ___________________________________…
FRI. BRIEFING: Omnifone Bankrupt • WMG Adopts MQA • SoundShare Launches • 8tracks Funding • More
FRIDAY 5.13.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web The failure of Omnifone’s B2B platform reflects the struggles of clients like Samsung Milk and Neil Young’s Pono, as the digital music shakeout gathers steam. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles 7 Major Artists You Won’t Find On…
Using Music To Re-Architect Hospitals [George Howard]
Following his recent stay in hospital, George Howard reflects on music’s potential to positively transform a hospital environment, in a manner which is not only cost effective for the hospital, but also benefits artists and rights holders. ____________________________ Guest Post by George Howard on Forbes You might have noticed that…
Awesome Innovation: Make More Music With These Three Devices
Here we look at three new crowdfunded devices which that are opening creative doors and allowing artists to explore innovative new ways of creating unheard of sounds and musical compositions. By Lea Beadon on Techdirt It’s music-making time again! This week, we’ve got another set of crowdfunded devices that unlock…
THU. BRIEFING: Live Nation Embraces VR • Apple Music Revamp • Beatport Sale Delay • Wenham Exits AIM • More
THURSDAY 5.5.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Are virtual reality concerts a very smart brand extension for Live Nation or a potential future brand killer? Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles Samsung Debuts Gear VR With New Vevo Music Video Viewing Experience Virtual Reality Concerts:…