Not All Music Artists Are Big Fat Lip-Synching Social Media Babies
This post is by marketing thought leader David Meerman Scott of WebInkNow. A few weeks ago I spoke at the San Francisco MusicTech Summit, an event that brings together smart. Continue reading
What’s Ahead For 2011? Bruce Warila: The ‘Add Music’ Button Will Change Everything.
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back. Here Bruce Warila, co-founder. Continue reading
Casting Agency Places Ad Seeking Ugly Kings of Leon Fans To Appear In Music Video For “Pyro”
The Kings of Leon were surprised to read a casting call for their new music video that sought out people with "scars, pockmarked skin, physical abnormalities, or deformities" to star. Continue reading
Looking Back On 2010? Brian Hazard: More People Bought AND Stole My Music Than Ever Before
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back. Here Brian Hazard of. Continue reading
BMG Wants To Get Back In The Record Business By Buying EMI
With Citigroup reportedly on the verge of taking over EMI, potential buyers have begun circling and one surprise potential buyer has emerged as a front runner. BMG, former owner RCA. Continue reading
Video: YouTube Explains New Trends Feature
With 35 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute, keeping up is impossible. Last week, YouTube officially unveiled YouTube Trends, a new set of tools designed to help. Continue reading
6 Reasons Why The Album Format Died
Although many people think that online music destroyed the album format, there are many additional factors to consider. On Music Think Tank, Bobby Owsinski posts his opinion on why the. Continue reading
SXSW Announces 3rd Round Of Showcase Bands
SXSW Music has posted their third round of band announcements. As always, everything is subject to change, and more announcements are still to come. This year's SXSW is shaping up. Continue reading
Ryan Van Etten Looks Back At 2010: Witnessing Change Like That In Eminem Gave Me Hope.
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back. Here Ryan Van Etten,. Continue reading
Overview: Newly Adopted FCC Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules, which prevent your broadband ISP from blocking websites, but provides wireless providers with added clemency. Tim Conneally, a writer at betanews, has. Continue reading
