Is Selling Used MP3s Legal? ReDigi Responds
When startup Redigi announced last week that they'd open a marketplace to re-sell "used" mp3's this summer, many in the music industry questioned the legality of the company's plans. "I. Continue reading
An Interview with New Music Seminar Founder Tom Silverman on Digital Music & The Long Tail
This post is by Ryan Van Etten (@ryanve), Editor/Producer of VirtualMusic.tv. Tom Silverman has made his entire career in the music industry. Circa the early 80s he founded Dance Music. Continue reading
Talks Heat Up To Improve Download Sound Quality, But Is it Just An Excuse For Higher Prices?
According to several sources, iTunes, eMusic, Amazon and other digital music retailers are in talks with the major labels about improving the quality of sound in music downloads. But for. Continue reading
7 Exceptional Strategies For Marketing Singles
This guest post is by Jon Ostrow (@miccontrol) of MicControl, a music blogging community that bridges the gap between musicians and music bloggers. The use of the 'single' has always. Continue reading
Jimmy Fallon Uses QR Code To Intro Band [VIDEO]
Last week Jimmy Fallon was probably the first major network host to use a QR code to introduce a guest. During a brief intro of Tyler The Creator and Hodgy. Continue reading
This Week’s iTunes Top 10 Singles & Albums
For the week ending Feb. 21, 2011: Top Singles: 1. "Born This Way," Lady GaGa2. "Forget You," Cee Lo Green3. "I Need a Doctor (feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey)," Dr.. Continue reading
6 Case Studies on Online Music Marketing
On Music Think Tank, Jill Haverkamp gives us a sample of 6 case studies on how artists have effectively connected with their audience online. One example comes from the recent. Continue reading
Music Biz News: Jobs Explains Apple Apps Subs, Spotify $’s, Eminem, 7Ditigal Mobile & More
New Steve Jobs email suggests that Apple's in-app subscriptions don't apply to "software as a service". (Mac Rumors) Spotify swept up in dotcom bubble with $1 billion valuation and reportedly. Continue reading
How Many Product Placements Can You Find In The New Britney Spears Video?
Product placements in music videos are nothing new. But while not quite reaching Lady Gaga proportions (does Britney beat Gaga by any metric these days?), her new video for "Hold. Continue reading
Will Apple Back Down From 30% Charge?
From publishers to music subscription providers, everyone is still reeling from the "Apple Tax" – i.e. the 30% cut of profits that Apple will take when users subscribe to content. Continue reading
Ask the Readers – What Are The Consequences Of Treating Music Fans Like Criminals?
These isn't a new topic, but it's one that won't go away; and its about time that the Hypebot community weighed in. The best comments will be featured in an. Continue reading
