Out with the new in with the old! According to recent study, 2015 saw catalog sales edging out new releases, in spite of the release of commercial heavy hitters like Adele’s 25. _____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Nielsen’s latest music report is out and, as always,…
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WED. BRIEFING: Live Nation Revenue Up • Radiohead Single Release • Spotify iOS Redesign • iHeartRadio Passes 85M • More
Wednesday 5.4.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s a very positive sign for the entire music industry when Live Nation, the top player in concerts – music’s most reliable revenue source – logs double digit growth. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
TUE. BRIEFING: Amazon Takes On YouTube • Beatport Slashes Operation • Music Biz Conference • More
Wednesday 5.12.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web A serious competitor to YouTube is great news for creators and the music industry. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
Why Your Cover Songs May Never Be Streamed Thanks To New Rules At Spotify, Apple Music
Although recording covers of popular songs has long been a tactic for more obscure artists to try and gain prominence, streaming services like iTunes and Spotify are taking steps to either hide or remove these versions in an effort to make it easier for users to find the originals. ___________________________________…
Lessons From Prince And His Struggles With Digital Music
In addition to his legacy as an artist and performer, Prince also had, throughout his career, a complex relationship with the world of digital music distribution, and while he certainly tried many different tactics when it came to making his music available to the public, it’s unclear just how successful…
8 Ways Of Exodus For Your Passover
Here rapper Kosha Dillz recounts eight different ways artists can achieve their own personal exodus from the pressures and constraints of the music industry during passover. _________________________________ Guest Post by Kosha Dillz As passover is happening, and I curated Matzahchella in the desert, maybe there are things you are thinking…
MON. BRIEFING: Drake Release Dominates • Inside Pandora • Vevo Makeover • Radiohead’s Web Erasure • More
Monday 5.2.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Prediction: Unlike Beyonce + Kayne on Tidal and despite massive early stats, Drake’s 1 week Apple Music exclusive will have no real impact on subscriptions Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles Apple Dangles Millions To Woo Drake, Pharrell,…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, we hear thoughts and opinions on why virtual reality must be treated as a tool not a toy, what’s working for indie musicians of today, and why it is that universal data standards are so important. Spotify Is Becoming MySpace, While Apple Music Becomes Facebook…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This weeks most sought after and thoroughly perused pieces included the announcement that Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ would be available on multiple platforms, a look inside the T-Swift Anti-piracy battle, Prince’s lasting impact on the copyright world, and more. Beyoncé ‘Lemonade’ Available For Download Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play Inside The Taylor…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In our ongoing effort to help indie artists find success in the industry, Hypebot has tips on how to promote your music on social media with maximum effectiveness, build a following on Snapchat, actually earn some revenue from having your music on YouTube, and much more. Touring Details To Go…