This article examines the unfair stigma which an artist can often receive as a result of the demographic of their fan base, and argues that young and enthusiastic listeners can be both profitable and longer lasting than many fans. __________________________________ In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, Julie Wischan makes a…
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Beyoncé Surprise Release ‘Lemonade’ Is Now Available On Apple’s iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play
[UPDATED] As we reported yesterday, Beyoncé’s surprise album release ‘Lemonade’ is now available for download on Apple’s iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play and other digital music retailers. TIDAL will have the exclusive streaming rights "in perpetuity." It began offering downloads about 8 hours prior to its competitors. Dubbed a "visual…
MON. BRIEFING: Prince’s Death Prompts Piracy • UMG Beats Inflight • Anti-YouTube Rhetoric Intensifies • More
Monday 4.25.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Surprise Beyoncé release is a testament to Prince’s legacy of building an authentic career on one’s own terms. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles Prince Pulls Music Off All Streaming Services Except TIDAL, Soundcloud Prince – Who Pulled…
Beyoncé Surprise ‘Lemonade’ Release Will Be Available For Download Tonight On Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play
Beyoncé’s surprise Saturday night album release ‘Lemonade’ will be available for download starting late Sunday night on Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play and other digital music retailers, according to multiple sources. TIDAL, which will have the exclusive streaming rights "in perpetuity," began offering downloads of the "visual album" of 12…
Beyoncé Releases Surprise Album ‘Lemonade’ Exclusively On TIDAL
[UPDATED] Saturday night Beyoncé became the latest superstar TIDAL artist-owner to release their new album exclusively on the platform, following Kanye West and Rhianna. The much anticipated 12 track album, ‘Leomonade’ sent fans into a frenzy on social media. ______________________________________ Beyoncé announced the release of her latest album ‘Lemonade’ during…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
Always eager to help artists check things off their "to do" lists, Hypebot has advice this week on using Snapchat Khaled style to successfully market yourself, how to get more involved with your local music scene, use Facebook Live like a pro, and much, much more. 3 Social Media Fan…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, we hear from Guster’s Brian Rosenworcel on social media’s role in fan interaction, Cortney Harding regarding what virtual reality means for the music industry, and Tracy Maddux on how too much legal action stifles innovation. Compulsory Licenses Must Require Display Of Songwriter Credits Why The…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Advance Your Music Career • An Effective Marketing Plan • SEO For Musicians • More
Recently on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the value of having the right mindset, how to create an effective marketing plan, five SEO tips for artists, and more. Tom Hess | The Thing You Already Have That Will Ensure Your Music Career Success Janette Berrios | How To Advance Your Music…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
The need for compulsory licenses to display songwriter credits, Rhapsody names a new CEO (and they’re a former UMG exec), Pirate Bay claims streaming will lead to an increase in piracy, and much more as we mash the rewind button on another full week of music industry news. Compulsory Licenses…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
What’s popular? These articles for a start. Here we visit Led Zeppelin’s ongoing plagiarism woes, check in on how 2016’s Record Store Day went, review the best times to post on Facebook and Twitter, and much more. Led Zeppelin Stairway To Heaven Plagiarism Case Heads To Jury Trial Record Store…