Project Futura: New MySpace To Launch Oct. 15
A major update to MySpace – code named Project Futura inside the company – will launch on or about October 15th. The new site wll feel more like Facebook with. Continue reading
Thanks To Hypebot’s Music & Tech Supporters
Bruce and I want to thank this month’s advertisers for making it possible for us to bring you the latest news and views, as well as, extended commentary on the. Continue reading
Study Says Twitter Followers Are Better Than Facebook Fans
A new report saysTwitter users who followed a brand were 2X more likely than Facebookers who “liked” them to say they might make purchase. Marketers may argue that the artist. Continue reading
The Music Venture Capital Business Model
This guest post is by Wesley Verhoeve (@wesleyverhoeve); he is an artist manager, producer, curator, and the founder of Family Records. As the music business evolves and moves beyond the. Continue reading
The End (And Beginning) Of Music As A Loss Leader
With the news that Best Buy will be cutting the store space allocated to CDs this holiday season, it’s important to remember the reason why they’re in the business anyways.. Continue reading
Study Predicts Big Growth In Digital Music By 2014
IE Market Research's Global Digital Music Forecast for online, mobile, and subscription channels predicts that retail revenues will increase to $32.5 billion by the end of 2014.The forecast sees most. Continue reading
Who Needs Another T-Shirt? Wavves Has Branded Pot Grinders For Sale
As artists look for ways to replace the income lost from falling music sales, at-gig and online merchandise tables are a great way to make money and strengthen the artist. Continue reading
Weezer Promo Yields 5+ Million YouTube Views
As Hypebot reported on Tuesday, Weezer invaded YouTube in full-force. Teaming up with just about every web icon you can think of, doing everything from auto-tuning the news to singing. Continue reading
Ask The Readers: To Conform Or Make Music
Today, I read an article that argued the evolution of music has split musicians into two groups—the “artists who stay true to their music and those who conform in order. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Diaspora, Verizon’s Media Cloud, Justin.tv, Shuffler.fm, Harry Fox & More
(UPDATED) Another week is gone without the head of Google Music being named. (That means that there's still hope, Ted.) Maybe Serge wanted to interview Tom Whalley who suddenly needs. Continue reading
Connecting With Fans & The Dave Matthews Band
(UPDATED) In this interview, Stefan Lessard, the bassist for Dave Matthews Band, talks about the challenges of staying at the forefront of technology and maintaining an identity outside of the. Continue reading
