Last.fm Suspends Three Subscriber Radio Stations
Due to the complex and intensive process of licensing music, Last.fm is discontinuing several of their subscriber-only stations. As of November 17, 2010 users will no longer be able to. Continue reading
Youth Project Connects Music To A Social Cause
Recently, I spoke with Samantha Beinhacker, who is Co-Founder and COO of American Urban Collective, a youth project for the music industry that seeks to give youth a practical education. Continue reading
Spotify Has Users “By The Balls.” Users Disagree.
Sean Parker spoke about Spotify at The Daily Beast's conference. Rather candidly, Parker explained that the war on piracy has been a failure and that the answer to it is. Continue reading
On The Road With DJ Shadow – An Exclusive Look At How One Artist Stays Connected To His Fans
Michael Fiebach is the Project, Marketing and Merchandise Manager for DJ Shadow. Over the next month as Michael and DJ Shadow cross North America on tour, Hypebot readers will get. Continue reading
Cassette Walkman Departs On iPod Anniversary
Sony decided to phase out the cassette Walkman. Like you, I had not realized that they still made them. To most, it represented the first personal music experience they had.. Continue reading
Music Industry News: Rhapsody’s Optimism, ESP Changes, Pitchfork UK?, EMI Iniza, 1B Gagas & More
(UPDATED) Another week begins. Another CMJ is over. The Terra Firma EMI vs. Citi trial continues. And I'm excited about our exclusive series that started today, DJ Shadow tour will offer a. Continue reading
Music & Social Shifts, Booking More Live Shows, The Perfect Press Kit, & Why Fans File-Share Music
This week on Music Think Tank, Brian John Mitchell starts off with his personal account of how music has changed with societal shifts. Chris Bracco lists the ten things bands. Continue reading
REWIND: Apple Sells 7M Apps, Google Music In India, Terra Firma & EMI Trial, Music Startups & More
(UPDATED) This week in the music industry started out with Apple trying to make friends with Facebook. YouTube's Partner Program for musicians, aka Musicians Wanted, has gone global. CMJ went. Continue reading
Top Five Ways Apple Is Killing Off The CD
Slowly but surely Apple is killing off the CD. The hands of its greatest enemy and ally, depending on who you ask, are murdering the lifeblood of the record industry.. Continue reading
