The Trouble With MySpace Is Michael Jackson

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE STREAMING LIVE ON MYSPACE WHAT: MySpace invites Michael Jackson’s fans and friends all over the world to participate in his memorial service via a. Continue reading

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GOOD IDEA: Beck Re-Records Classic Albums For Free Series

GOOD IDEA an ongoing series of doable ideas that might be worth riffing on Beck has started something he's called the Record Club for which he and friends like Devendra. Continue reading

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Franklins Row: The Publisher As The Label

"Where The Publisher Is The Label And The Writer Is The Artist" That's the motto of Franklins Row Music Publishing. Formed by several songwriters, this innovative company hopes to combine. Continue reading

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Probably The Best Collaborative Music Video Ever

Watch and learn a bit about creative fan engagement. This music video for the song “Hibi no Neiro (Tone of Everyday)” by the Japanese band Sour is a selection of. Continue reading

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Help Name Milestones In Modern Music Marketing

I 've started working on a post of my Top Top 10 Milestones In Modern Music Marketing. I thinking about marketing campaigns or events that represent major shifts in how. Continue reading

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Tuesday’s Music Brief: Amanda Palmer, Artist X, New Label, SoundCloud, Telecom Probe & More

HYPEBOT FEATURES: Hypebot Joins 5 Bloggers Advising Indie Artist X An Insider's View Of Amanda Palmer's Success The Trouble With MySpace Is Michael Jackson GOOD IDEA: Beck Re-Records Classic Albums. Continue reading

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A Blacklisted Artist Responds To Hype Machine

Last week music blog Hype Machine blacklisted 40 artists that it said had been trying to manipulate its rankings.  Neil Cartwright of marketer Media Junction, who works with Master Shortie,. Continue reading

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Spotify Looking For Cash In All Kinds Of Places

 As effective as free can be when attracting new users, eventually the piper requires payment. Spotify is apporoaching its own "payment due" moment and has been stepping up efforts to. Continue reading

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Sony PlayStation Exploring Cloud Music Service

Rumors picked up by cNet and expanded on by PlayStationLifestyle.net point to Sony seriously exploring an extensive music service for its popular PlayStation gaming platform. "Cloud" appears to be the. Continue reading

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Help Improve Our List Of Artists Who “Made It” Without Major Label Support

Two weeks ago I asked Hypebot readers to help me prove that all this music 2.0 marketing mumbo jumbo actually works.  Stories about Trent Reznor, Radiohead and Jill Sobule who. Continue reading

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Moby’s Top Selling Track Is Also The One That He’s Giving Away For Free

Still need proof of the power of  free? Or maybe you just want to be sure it's not going to cannibalize your opportunity to make a little money? Wired Editor. Continue reading

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