As we cycle back through another full and exciting week of important music industry news, we revisit T Swift and Zayn Malik’s new duet, Spotify’s ending of SoundCloud talks, Pandora’s new premium option, as well as much more. Taylor Swift. Zayn Malik Release Surprise "50 Shades Darker" Duet "I Don’t…
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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This weeks most popular and widely read posts on Hypebot took a a look at the recent Oakland warehouse tragedy, 2017’s Grammy nominees, the beggining of the music streaming price wars, and much more. 36 Dead, Two 100% Silk Label Artists Missing After Oakland, CA Warehouse Party Fire Grammy Nominees…
Remember Myspace? It Taught Indie Artists The Power Of Engagement
In this piece Rich Nardo weighs in on the legacy left behind by the once omnipresent Myspace, and the legacy it has left behind, as well as lessons current artists can learn from indie Myspace bands of the early aughts. ______________________ Guest post by Rich Nardo on Tunecore [Editors Note:…
YouTube By The Numbers: 1 Day, 300,000 New Videos + More Surprising Stats
A new look by Pexeso at a day in the life of YouTube has revealed some interesting numbers. It seems music has drifted out of the spotlight somewhat, now coming in at fourth place behind things like gaming and blogs. _____________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 A…
What To Expect When You Hire A Music Publicist
While many artists may believe that hiring a music publicist will solve all their problems, this is sadly far from the truth. Here we look at a few things artists ought to keep in mind when considering bringing a publicist on board. ___________________________ It’s a common misconception in the music…
FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Ends SoundCloud Talks • Nielsen Nears Gracenote Acquisition • YouTube Settles w/ Music Pubs • More
FRIDAY 12.9.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify + SoundCloud would have been a powerful, if expensive, match. Perhaps it will happen post IPO. Updated continuously under our More News tab
How Technology Has Changed The Online Musical Marketplace
While technology has altered both how performers create and how engineers produce music, perhaps the most appreciable alteration has been the shift in how consumers both discover and listen to it. Here we look at the specific technologies and trends that have led to this massive change. _____________________________ In this…
AM BRIEF: SFX Rebrands As LiveStyle Inc. • IFPI: YouTube’s $1B Too Low • Azoff Hits Back • More
New CEO Randy Phillips Thursday 12.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Can a new name and CEO save a failed SFX? Updated continuously under our More News tab
Global Music Publishing Royalties By The Numbers [Glenn Peoples]
The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers recently issued a report which has shed some light on the world of music publishing, with free on-demand services once again being targeted. _________________________ Guest Post by Glenn Peoples on Medium By Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at Pandora The…
12 Questions To Ask Before You Make That Post
Simply having a presence on social media is no guarantee that, as a band or artist, you’re using it effectively. Here we examine twelve questions you should ask your self in advance of making a social media post to ensure you focus your content for the best possible impact. __________________________________…