Here a concert attendee recounts his disappointment after visiting the merch table following a concert, only to find their supply of records tragically depleted, and issues a warning to artists that fans are still eager to buy physical copies of their music. _____________________________ Guest Post by Brad on The DIY…
Category archives: Music Business
Spotify Debuts "Deconstructed" Cartoon Series [VIDEO]
Spotify has finally released its first long promised original video series. But if the first strange episode of "Deconstructed" titled "How EDM Changed The World" is any indication, Apple Music has nothing to fear. WATCH: Related articles TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot Every Day Major Music…
Music Sampling: Breaking Down the Basics
To better understand sampling, a practice which has become ever easier with the development of new technologies, an entertainment and media attorney takes a back-to-the-basics look at how an artist can sample legally, in a way which keeps their music marketable and above board. _______________________________ Guest Post by Justin M….
Led Zeppelin On Hook For $800,000 In Legal Fees For ‘Stairway’ Case
Led Zeppelin may have won their court case with the estate of Spirit’s Randy California over the origin of the iconic "Stairway to Heaven," but it is proving to be a rather expensive victory, Still, it’s nothing compared to the many millions that a loss would have cost… _______________________________________ Members…
Entrepreneurship In Music: Mideast Tunes
Here Mideast Tunes founder and civil rights activist Esra’a Al-Shafei discusses her new music streaming platform and its goal of promoting social change as well as the work of underground artists from the Middle East and North Africa. _____________________________ Guest Post by Jeremy Young on Soundfly’s Flypaper "We want our…
THU. BRIEF: Surprising Vinyl Stats • De La Soul’s Digital Limbo • Facebook Adds Video Features • More
THURSDAY 8.11.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Surprise! The vinyl resurgence is not exactly driven by who we all thought it was…. Updated continuously under our More News tab
The ‘Value Gap’ In Music Services Could Harm Tech, Music Industry
‘Value gap’ has recently become a popular buzz term in the recording industry when describing the disparity in payouts from various streaming services, and in particular to demonize YouTube. The concept is largely inaccurate, however, and its perpetuation could be harmful to both the music and tech industries. ________________________ Guest…
Eight Years Of 8tracks [David Porter]
Here Founder and CEO David Porter shares reflects back on his eight years running the user-curated internet radio/social networking site 8tracks, along with how he got started in the industry and where the inspiration for the platform came from. _______________________________________ Guest post by founder and CEO David Porter on RAIN…
UMG Names Former WMG Exec Oana Ruxandra As SVP Digital Strategy and Partnerships,
Universal Music Group has named Oana Ruxandra to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Partnerships. Ruxandra will be tasked with developing UMG’s digital strategy in an increasingly important segment of the recorded music ecosystem. She will be based in Santa Monica and report to…
Sony Acquires Ministry Of Sound, One Of World’s Largest Indie Labels
Sony’s UK arm has acquired one of the world’s biggest remaining independent labels, Ministry of Sound. The UK indie label specializes in dance and house music and has scored cumulative album sales of 70 million including 40 #1 UK albums and 21 #1 UK singles. Doug Morris, Chairman and CEO,…