Advice For Musicians In 140 Characters Or Less
I recently asked Hypebot's Twitter followers to contribute their best advice to musicians in twitterspeak's 140 characters or less. Below are a few of the best that that I gathered. Continue reading
The Orchard Adds EU Physical Dist. Via Intergroove
The Orchard has partnered with German CD distributor Intergroove in a pan-European marketing and physical distribution partnership. Under the deal, Intergroove will handle the physical distribution of select Orchard releases. Continue reading
Tap Tap Revenge Adds $.99 Song Bundles
A new version of Tap Tap Revenge, the most popular game for the iPhone and iPod Touch is being released on Wednesday. Tap Tap Revenge 3 will use Apple's in-app. Continue reading
7digital Launches In US With 77 Cent Downloads
UK based download store 7digital launched in the United States yesterday with albums priced aggressively at $7.77 and single track downloads at $.77. All are DRM free mp3s and encoded. Continue reading
Overheard At The Future Of Music Policy Summit
"As far as I'm concerned, free speech limited or free speech delayed is the same as free speech denied" – Sen. Al Franken on net neutrality "1999 mp3 overtook sex. Continue reading
Midem Adds Showcase For Digital Music Startups
I tipped you off to this several weeks ago, but now its official. Midem has launched its new technology showcase dubbed MidemNet Labs and named the judges who will sift. Continue reading
Is Streaming Bad For The Music Industry?
First it was, "Fans want to feel it." Then it was, "Fans want to own it." Now it's, "Why own when I can save?" One of the unforeseen impacts of. Continue reading
Rapper Paul Wall Films Video Entirely On iPhone
Rapper Paul Wall's new video for “I Need Mo” featuring Kobe and Travis Barker from his Fast Life album was filmed entirely using an iPhone 3GS by director Amir Valina.. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Perez Can’t Sell Tix, Public Enemy Fan Funds, Pirate Bay Stumbles & More
Perez Hilton’s ambitious concert tour dogged by apathy. (Fan Fare) Is anyone outside of WMG surprised that being a snarky gossip blogger does not transalte into ticket sales? Public Enemy. Continue reading
60 Artists Revamp “Beds Are Burning” For Global Tck Tck Tck Climate Campaign
A rewritten version of of the Midnight Oil hit "Beds are Burning" has been recorded by over 60 artists to raise awareness of climate change. The song is available for. Continue reading
