U.S fans paid tribute to Prince by purchasing an unprecedented number of his albums and songs on the day of his untimely death – 230,000 albums and 1 million tracks. The breakdown: Prince Album Sales: Total Prince Album Sales from April 15, 2016 through April 20, 2016: 4,263 Total Prince…
Category archives: Music Business
Compulsory Licenses Must Require Display Of Songwriter Credits
In this article, we look the value of artists’ rights and why the U.S. government should require that digital music services provide proper attribution to songwriters when compulsory licenses relating to said artist are obtained. ________________________________ Guest Post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions In Washington, DC yesterday, I…
Why The Music Industry Needs Fewer Lawyers, More Innovators [CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux]
Here CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux weighs in on the recent wave of litigation which has swept through the music industry, suggesting that the recent string of lawsuits against companies like Spotify and TIDAL discourages innovation in the industry and sets a poor tone for the future of digital music….
CHANGES @ Sony • PledgeMusic • UMG • UMPG • Atlas Music • Capital Records • T.J. Martell Foundation
Hannah Dudley has joined Sony Music Nashville as Director of Marketing. Previously, Dudley was at Dream Big Entertainment Group and did stints at East West Records/Rhino/Label Services, Parlophone and Virgin Records UK. • Paula Woollatt has joined PledgeMusic in London as Head of Manufacturing & Fulfilment UK/EUR. Paula comes from…
3 Social Media Fan Scenarios That Musicians Frequently Get Wrong
Social media has closed the gap between artist and fan and given rise to greater accessibility than ever before, however if artists handle this new level of interaction poorly, the effects can be highly detrimental to the artist’s online image and overall career. ___________________________ Guest Post by Amy Sciarretto on…
Book A Band/Plant A Tree: Skyline Music Plants 12,000th Tree In Celebration Of Earth Day 2016
In celebration of Earth Day 2016, Hypebot’s parent company, booking agency Skyline Music, will plant 2000 trees as part of its Book A Band/Plant A Tree Program. To date, Skyline has planted 12,000 trees. _________________________________________ For the last 5 years, every time a Skyline Music agency artist is booked and…
Our Earth Day 2016 Playlist [LISTEN]
To celebrate Earth Day 2016, Hypebot’s parent company, booking agency Skyline Music, who celebrate Earth Day everyday with their Book A Band/Plant A Tree program, have put together a playlist of environmental and earth friendly songs from some of the 60+ artists on their roster. Listen and enjoy: MORE: Book…
WMG’s ADA Inks BMG For Global Distribution
Remember when BMG sold its mega-share of Sony BMG vowing to exit the recorded music business. In the last 2 years, they’ve re-entered the record marketplace via acquisitions and creative partnerships; and now they’ve partnered with former rival WMG for distribution. Warner Music Group’s independent distribution operation ADA Music has…
Your Mindset Helps Ensure Success In Your Musical Career
What’s the one thing an artist needs in order to achieve success in their musical career? This article alleges that the correct mindset is the most important factor in determining and artist’s future in the industry, and how it allows an artist to overcome the various challenges which they will…
4 Key Snapchat Marketing Secrets From DJ Khaled #CRWN
While any number of artists have seen success using Snapchat, DJ Khaled has unquestionably his use of the popular photosharing platform to a whole new level, with over three million followers engaging with his content. Here we look marketing strategy which has allowed Khaled to achieve such Snapchat fame. ________________________________…