Music Nation Contest Offers Free Submission Thru 12/31
I admit that I’m not a huge fan of contests and even less excited when they charge musicians to enter. So I was somewhat excited when I saw that mega-contest. Continue reading
John Hall: One Of Our Own Got Elected To Congress Last Week
Those of us to the left of center had a lot to be happy about in last week’s election, but one race in particular bodes well for the new music. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Friday November 17th, 2006
> A look at the race for the ultimate music phone. (WebProNews) > Clear Channel including its 1100 radio stations has been sold to people (private equity firms) who probably. Continue reading
Who Needs The Pros? Top 40 By and For Real Teenagers
Do we really need expensive consultants and focus groups? What would Top 40 radio sound like if it was programmed by and for real teenagers? Edison Research looks at BabyBoombox.ca . Continue reading
Interview With J Records’ Terk Al Hamdouini On Digital Marketing
Last week Tarek Al-Hamdouni of J Records graciously agreed to answer a few questions and give us a rare look inside a major label’s digital marketing efforts. In case you. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Thursday November 16th, 2006
> Apple has reportedly ordered 12 million (no typo) iPhone cell/music player combos from a Taiwanese firm.(Forbes) > ZUNE NEWS: First day sales are slow. (Reuters) Warner Music Group technology. Continue reading
Indie Retail Reacts To Zune: “What A Joke.”
"This is the site for the new Zune portable player from MICROSOFT. Amazing that they would steal the look of an indie record store and talk about fingertips and show. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores Top 200 for Week Ending 11-12-06
Pos. ARTIST | TITLE 1 CALE/CLAPTON|ROAD TO ESCONDIDO 2 PAVEMENT|WOWEE ZOWEE: SORDID S 3 BECK|INFORMATION 4 DEFTONES|SATURDAY NIGHT WRIST 5 FOO FIGHTERS|SKIN AND BONES 6 WHO|ENDLESS WIRE 7 JONES*JIM|HUSTLER’S P.O.M.E.. Continue reading
Zune Not Compatible With Microsoft’s Own Vista Operating System
First Microsoft said that Zune won’t be compatible with it’s own PlayForSure technology that drives subscription services like Napster and Yahoo! Now we learn that Microsoft’s new Zune is also. Continue reading