In this new edition of The Business Of Indie, the IBMA names the Leadership Bluegrass Class Of 2019, indie country music thrives on creative freedom and Dave Mustaine lobbies for more metal categories at The Grammys. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own…
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THURSDAY 1.3.18
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Music Biz Weekly Podcast Looks Back At 2018 And What’s Next In 2019
For the last Music Biz Weekly Podcast of 2018, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert look back at 2018, comment on industry shifts that excited and disappointed them and look ahead to 2019.
No #TimesUp For Charlie Walk, Lands New Job Despite Misconduct Claims Because "His wife stayed with him"
Former Republic Group president Charlie Walk, who left the company earlier this year amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, has resurfaced as a consultant for UnitedMasters, the new company launched by music industry veteran Steve Stoute. Stoute confirmed Walk’s position to Rolling Stone after it was first reported by Billboard….
Muzooka: Manage All Media Assets From A Central Hub
Shawn Wilson from Muzooka.com joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. Muzooka is where artists and their teams manage media assets across multiple platforms from a central hub. They also automate the process for live setlist reporting to Performing Rights Organizations worldwide, ensuring that artists…
Pop Prodigy Greyson Chance Talks Gaga, Buzzwords And Cheap Wines
In this piece from AWAL’s #nofilter Q&A series, viral sensation Greyson Chance discusses how he was able to spin his fifteen minutes of fame from a sensational Lady Gaga cover into a successful career in the music industry. _______________________________ Guest post from AWAL Welcome to #nofilter, a recurring Q&A series…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of the most often perused pieces from Hypebot this week covered a detailed look at one cellist’s earnings from streaming, Spotify’s ongoing stock woes, how a record label is about to surpass a personality as the biggest YouTube channel, and much, much more. Zoe Keating Shares Spotify, Streaming Earnings…
Southern Lord Records Reflects On 20 Years
Twenty years ago, friends Greg Anderson and Stephen O’Malley joined together to create Southern Lord Records, designed to be a haven for heavy metal artists seeking to see their creative vision through to the final product. In this interview, Anderson looks back on two successful decades at the label. ____________________________…
Post-Brexit, Foreign Musicians Can’t Play UK Unless They Earn $38,000 A Year
A new official UK government report recommends post-Brexit rules for migrants that could jeopardize the UK music industry. The Government Migration Advisory Committee calls for a minimum salary requirement of £30,000 / $38,000 USD for musicians and other skilled migrants seeking five-year visas. Requiring musicians, songwriters and producers from the…
Bandsintown Shares 2018 Stats, ‘Big Break’ Artists [INFOGRAPHIC]
Bandsintown is now delivering concert info on the shows of 500,000 registered artists to 45 million users, the company shared in its 2018 wrap. 21 Pilots won the honor of most concert RSVP’s and 15 year old rapper Bhad Bhabie was the platform’s fastest growing new artists. 20 new artists…