Just How Much Does Rhapsody Pay Artists?
This post comes from David Harrell who blogs from the perspective of a musican who has self-released 4 albums with The Layaways at DigitalAudioInsider. Last week, Paul Resnikoff of Digital Music. Continue reading
So What Should MySpace Do Now?
Last week Specific Media CEO Tim Vanderhook and Justin Timberlake discussed MySpace at Advertising Week. Their pitch was to marketers and they described themselves as the "Hulu of Music" in. Continue reading
Bjork: Record labels were “making too much money”, and btw “they killed Elvis”.
When asked,"Is the new music industry — weaker major labels, internet enabling DIY art — a better place, in your opinion?" by a midemblog interviewer, Bjork answered: "I don't think. Continue reading
The Flaming Lips Embed Music in Gummy Skulls, Human Skulls & Wayne Coyne’s Skull
The Flaming Lips are a great example of a career act nurturing a niche audience with a consistent perspective on life as a creative process and a unique range of. Continue reading
Navigating the Music Business: Mapping Out A Living
So how hard is it to make a living in the music business? The music industry is complex and James Hogg has tips on how to navigate it. On Music. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Scavo To Warners, New Bertelsmann CEO, 7Digital To Asia, Pandora Mobile Ads & More
(UPDATED) Jay Scavo is joining Warner Brothers Records as SVP Digital Marketing from his current post at Disney Music. Bertelsmann, the German media and music publishing conglomerate, said Monday that. Continue reading
Facebook Releases iPad App With Little Fanfare
Facebook released its much anticipated official iPad app today with surprisingly little fanfare. There's a left-hand navigation bar providing access to News Feeds, chat, search, photos, messages, Groups, settings and. Continue reading
CD Baby Adds MusicStore For Facebook
CD Baby continues to develop tools for indie artists that expands their services beyond basic manufacturing and distribution. Their latest addition is the MusicStore for Facebook that's intended to be. Continue reading
Poll: 75% Of Hypebot Readers Aren’t Sure Spotify Is A Good Deal For Artists …Yet
A couple of week's ago we asked Hypebot readers a simple question: "Is Spotify A Good Deal For Artists?" The question came after several indie labels had pulled out of. Continue reading
EMI Sale Hits New Bumps, WMG May Pull Offer
Prior to last Wednesday's bid deadline, as many as 10 potential buyers were bidding for EMI, but now that number appears to be dwindling. The UK's Sunday Mail is blaming. Continue reading
