Get Involved In Hypebot & MusicThinkTank Communities
Over the last couple of days @hypebot passed 18,000 Twitter followers and our Klout social media influence score hit 73. All of this confirms our belief that Hypebot works best. Continue reading
HP Expands Music Influencer Program With ARTIST #TALK Listening Parties
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is refocusing its Music Influencer program on smaller, influencer-heavy events featuring Arjan Timmermans of ArjanWrites.com as host. Dubbed ARTIST #TALK, these listening parties feature musicians and help spread. Continue reading
Google Music May Launch Without 2 Major Labels
Google wants to launch its music download service as soon as possible, a source tells Hypebot. Team Google reportedly believes that a unique music sharing feature combined with its own. Continue reading
SXSW Accelerator Music Tech Showcase Deadline Is Just 3 Weeks Away
SXSW Accelerator is returning for its fourth edition this year. This top outlet to present new digital products and services to a panel of industry experts, early adopters, and the. Continue reading
U.S. Vinyl Record Sales May Be 6X Higher Than Soundscan Reports
The jump in vinyl sales – both for audiophiles and for fans who just love physical mementos – is well documented. But the trend may be far bigger than the. Continue reading
Music As A Free Commodity
Many people want to sample something before buying or investing in a product. For example, we all like trying samples of food or test driving a car before making a. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: New Video Stats, Silva & Hewitt To Live Nation, Merlin + Muve, UMG Censors, Google+ & More
Google Sites, driven by YouTube, ranked as the top online video content property in September with 161 million unique viewers, while VEVO ranked second with 57.3 million. (comScore) Independent concert promoters. Continue reading
The Secret Behind Hit Songs – The Musical Trinity Part 3: Arrangement
This is the final part in a three-part series by audio engineer and musician, Josh Srago. Click here to revisit Part-1 (Engineering), and here for Part-2 (Songwriting). The last prong of the musical. Continue reading
Studies: Consumers Prefer Mix Of Music Ownership & Free Streaming
eMarketer compares two reports on studies of consumer music preferences to reveal that not only do listeners prefer music ownership over subscription streaming but that they tend towards a mix. Continue reading
It’s The Last Day To Vote For Hottest Music NILF
Today is the last day to vote for the MTV O Music Awards' Hottest Music NILF. Soundcloud CEO Alexander Ljung (left) is currently leading the voting, but execs from Topspin,. Continue reading
What You Need BEFORE Leaving A Rehearsal Studio
Live shows are important and if done well, helps bands gain more fans. However, if your show bombs, people will be less likely to show up again for another performance.. Continue reading
