MySpace Names Holt. Do Indies Stand A Chance?
As rumored for weeks, Courtney Holt has been appointed the President of MySpace Music. Holt will relocate from his NYC MTV office to new digs in LA beginning January 5th. . Continue reading
A Beatle Goes D.I.Y. With A Little Help From Topsin
You know the music industry is changing when former Beatle and multi-platinum solo artist Paul McCartney decides to self-release an album with the help of a Santa Monica based tech. Continue reading
The Social Music Evolution – Part 2
In the final of part of this two part essay, frequent Hypebot contributor Kyle Bylin continues his look at the on going evolution of the music industry. The essay is. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music Briefing: Atlantic’s Digital Milestone, Ad Supported Doubts & More
Despite what is for many in the US music industry a 4 day holiday break, Hypebot will publish throughout. HYPEBOT FEATURES: MySpace Names Holt. Do Indies Stand A Chance? Band. Continue reading
Metal Blade Records Joins INgrooves Distribution
Digital distributor INgrooves has added Brian Slagel’s seminal home to all things hard, Metal Blade Records to it’s roster. Label catalog includes early releases by Slayer, Metallica, Cannibal Corpse, GWAR. Continue reading
The Social Music Evolution
PART 1 OF 2: I teased this essay from music industry philosopher and frequent Hypebot contributor Kyle Bylin with a graphic yesterday,"One View Of The Musical Middle Class". Today Kyle. Continue reading
WMG Reports Higher Profits On Lower Sales
Despite declining CD sales and an increasingly dismal economy, WMG managed to meet analysts’ expectations and hold its own. 2008 fiscal year revenue grew 3% to $3,491M, and declined 2%. Continue reading
Bono’s (RED) Preps For Monday Launch
READ MORE DETAILS OF THE LAUNCH AND AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CO-FOUNDER HERE. Bono lead fundraising vehicle (RED) is ramping up for an official launch on Monday December 1st, the. Continue reading
Hip Hop News From ProHipHop
This week brought multiple top album releases including Kanye West’s 808s & Heartbreak (pictured) and Ludacris’ Theater of the Mind. Artist Sp@m to Kill ReverbNation Email Marketing? Sorry, ProHipHop News. Continue reading
