News Brief: Meaning Of Spotify + Facebook, Grammy Protests, UMG + Fashion, Orchard, Rdio, IODA, More
(UPDATED) Spotify + Facebook: Antony Bruno shares sources that say, despite yesterday's leak, Spotify won't be the only music service on Facebook and suggests how the deal(s) will be great. Continue reading
Panic! At The Disco & Viddy: Fortuitous Discovery or Stealth Marketing Deal?
(UDATED) The news that Panic! At The Disco is asking fans to use mobile video editing and upload app Viddy to create bits of media from live shows to be. Continue reading
Facebook And Spotify Partner For New Streaming Music Service
Facebook and Spotify are partnering on a streaming music service that could launch as early as next month in countries where the music site has deal, according to Forbes. The. Continue reading
4 Things We Can Learn From Lady Gaga Launch: Momentum, Integration, Fans & Love
The launch of the new Lady Gaga album was probably planed more thoroughly than the Normandy invasion. There were so many facets to it that Monday's Hypebot felt a bit. Continue reading
Justin Bieber Launches Product To Tell Female Fans How “Someday” He Can Be Theirs [Video]
In the latest and perhaps greatest proof yet that Justin Beiber has no intention of ever having himself taken seriously, the teen idol is launching a perfume. "Justin created SOMEDAY. Continue reading
This Week’s iTunes Top Singles & Albums
For the week ending May 23, 2011 Top 10 Singles1. "Rolling In the Deep," ADELE2. "Give Me Everything" Pitbull3. "Party Rock Anthem" LMFAO4. "Hair," Lady GaGa5. "The Lazy Song," Bruno. Continue reading
The Battle Over Venue Sales Reports To Nielson Soundscan & Billboard
Earlier this month, Billboard and Nielson Soundscan issued a new set of guidelines for reporting music sales at venues and ticket/album bundles. Documented venue sales are combined with other sources. Continue reading
Get New Soundscan Forms To Report CD Sales At Venues & Album,Ticket Bundles
The rules for reporting CD sales at venues along with album/ticket bundles to Soundscan and Billboard have changed a couple of times in recent weeks, and it's essential to have. Continue reading
A Nashville Musician Needs Us… A Run To Joplin, MO
In the wake of several severe natural disasters, a tornado recently struck Joplin, Missouri. On Music Think Tank, Ariel Hyatt encourages everyone to help one of her dear friends, Vince. Continue reading