AllOfMp3 Neutered By WTO
Although it’s public face remains defiant, controversial Russian download site allofmp3.com has been all but shut down by new US and WTO trade agreements. No international payment service will touch. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Tuesday November 28th, 2006
– An interview with Sirius head Mel Karmazian that hints at future moves for the satellite radio provider including a rumored merger with XM. (Smart Money) – A JP Morgan. Continue reading
Hilburn Interviews Universal’s Iovine
Universal Music head Jimmy Iovine sat down recently with former LA Times music critic Robert Hilburn for an extensive interview. Iovine is portrayed as a frenetic executive who puts music. Continue reading
Copyright Office Amends Digital Rules
New rules that allow consumers a bit more freedom to copy CD’s and DVD’s for backup and personal use as well as to unlock cell phones from a single carrier. Continue reading
Artists Rewarding Fans For Spreading the Word
Viral may be the only kind of marketing that works with modern music consumers. Who can you trust more than a friend to help you cut through the clutter to. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Monday November 27th, 2006
> The annual end of the year cuts at labels has begun with Sony BMG gutting its classical division and now reportedly the label groups urban unit is on the. Continue reading
Iceland’s Smekkleysa Label Celebrates 20 Years
Iceland’s Smekkleysa recording company is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In 1986 the single "ammaeli" was released in Iceland later to become a world wide hit under the name "Birthday". Since. Continue reading
Musicovery: Music Discovery With A Welcome Twist
Just in time for the long weekend comes a new music discovery engine that allows you to control your journey in ways that Pandora does do not. At Musicovery.com, click. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Friday November 24th, 2006
> Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. You’ve probably got a little extra surfing time on you hands today as you smartly avoid the holiday rush. Unfortunately, it’s also a. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Most Read
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING! Here are a few of the post over the last year that were most popular with our readers. Many are worth re-reading. In no particular order. Continue reading