AM BRIEF: SiriusXM Owe Flo & Eddie $99M • Bronfman Jr. Is Back! • Google Takedown Flood • More

Tuesday 11.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web The Flo & Eddie SiriusXM settlement is a victory for all classic rock artists. Updated continuously under our More News tab

MON. BRIEF: RIAA, Megaupload Suit Frozen • Google Music + Tech Fest • SoundExchange Pays $234M • More

Monday 11.28.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Hope you had a restfull long weekend. Let the year end deals, announcments and predictions begin! Updated continuously under our More News tab

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

In our how-to and do it yourself corner this week, we advise independent artists on how they can a verified artist on Spotify, how they can build the ideal home studio on a budget, how they can get more plays on Soundcloud, and much much more. How Become A Verified…

REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this casual perusal back through a week of music industry news we revisit such topics as Facebook’s broken metrics, how social media use varies based on age, Kanye’s cancellation of his Saint Pablo tour, and more. Spotify, Amazon Prime Music Lure New, Returning Customers with Deep Discounts Facebook Discovers…

TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Topping the charts on Hypebot this week we had articles covering how streaming precipitating changes in the sound of pop music, why a trade group is suing against Azoff’s global music rights, the reason artists still need labels, and more. How Streaming Is Changing The Sound Of Pop Music Downtown…

How Become A Verified Artist On Spotify

In this piece, Chris Robley walks us through the twelve steps to becoming a verified artist on Spotify, including attaining the requisite 250 followers necessary for such verification to take place. ____________________ Guest post by Chris Robley on DIY Musician 12 steps to acquiring 250+ followers on the world’s most…

How To Build The Perfect Home Studio On Any Budget

In this article we walk you through how to build the best possible home recording studio based on your budget, from the audio interface to the cables, we break down how to choose the best equipment available. __________________________ Guest Post by Leticia Trandifir on Landr It’s time to build the…

FRI. BRIEF: Glyde Nears Deadpool • AI As Music’s Next Napster • Tidal Sued Again • More

Friday 1.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Glyde: Another niche streamer fails to gain traction. Updated continuously under our More News tab

How Artists Can Get Their Music Played on Sirius XM, Local Radio

Time spent listening to music on the radio can often lead artists to question why their music isn’t getting played on the airwaves and, although it certainly isn’t easy, getting your music on the radio, be it XM or a local college station, is within your grasp. ______________________________ Guest Post…

AM BRIEF: Vevo Works To Find Niche • Live Royalties Top $8B • A&R Power Player List • More

Wednesday 11.23.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Vevo was created by labels as a YouTube alternative. Year’s later it’s still struggling to find its raison d’être. Updated continuously under our More News tab