In this piece, Fred Jacobs explores the role of radio in the recent Tarantino film "Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood" and how its use in the film highlights radio’s iconic cultural relevance in the era depicted – a relevance radio could have again. _________________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of…
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Taylor Swift’s Lover Passes 3 Million Equivalent Sales
Team Taylor made sure the superstar was everywhere last week and their efforts are paying off. Taylor Swift scored the top-selling album of 2019 less than 48 hours after release, but that was just the beginning. Tracks from Lover have been streamed almost 650 million times on Spotify as of…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this revisitation of the past week’s music industry happenings, we look back at Senators’ request that the Department of Justice investigate Ticketmaster and Live Nation, the motivation behind T-Swift’s desire to re-record her first five albums, YouTube’s refusal to negotiate with the new YouTubers Union, and more. Discogs Mid-Year…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of the most frequently perused pieces from Hypebot explored how much streaming actually pays out to artists, Twitter’s reaction to Hasbro’s acquisition of Death Row, a new way artists and labels are gaming the system to manipulate their YouTube views, and more. How Much Does Streaming Actually…
A2IM Names Tommy Boy Prez Rosie Lopez Executive Chairperson
Rosie Lopez, president of Tommy Boy Entertainment, has been named chairperson of the American Association of Independent Music’s (A2IM) executive committee for the coming year. Concord Music COO Glen Barros will serve as treasurer and Sub Pop Records president Tony Kiewel was named secretary. The executive committee is elected by…
What Are YouTube Copyright Strikes and What Can You Do About Them?
As part of its system for protecting users’ intellectual property, YouTube employs a strike-based system, lowering an account’s standing and reducing that user’s ability to monetize videos and access certain features, eventually suspending the account altogether. So how exactly does this strike system work, and what can one do to…
Re-Recording Restrictions: A Glossary Of Industry Terms [Chris Castle]
In light of news that Taylor Swift plans to re-record the majority of her previous catalog, we share an in-depth look at the restrictions and allowances in contracts between an artist, producer, and label that guide how any artist can remake their initial creative work. ____________________________ Guest post by Chris…
5 Time-Saving Tips For Social Media Content Building
As with so many good things, creating quality social media content can take vast amounts of time and energy. If you’re trying to make it as a musician however, these resources are likely in hi demand. Here we look at some ways in which you can streamline your social media…
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Chrysalis Sold • BMG Revenues Rise • ADA + Incubus • Orchard To Japan • A2IM • More
In this week’s new edition of the Business Of Indie, iconic Chrysalis has a new home. BMG continues its march upward, The Orchard expands to Japan, ADA partners with Incubus, A2IM names a new executive chairperson and more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under…
LiveXLive, Allied Esports Partner For Competitive Gaming, Live Music Events
Live event streamer LiveXLive has formed a multi-year partnership with Allied Esports to create live esports experiences at music events and festivals in the U.S. and abroad. Under the terms of the agreement, LiveXLive and Allied Esports will collaborate to create LiveZone, a traveling studio for music festivals and other…