NEWS BRIEF: EMI Loses New MP3.com Appeal, FMC Study Deadline, Amazon Profits, EMI Rumors & More
EMI lost another round in its battle with MP3.com yesterday when the judge refused to reverse his findings and added additional background which company founder Michael Robertson says makes an. Continue reading
Getonic: Buy Music Directly On Any Facebook Wall. No Credit Card Required
The focus for musicians to sell directly to their fans continues to intensify, and looks like it won't slow for the foreseeable future. By bypassing the labels and traditional distribution. Continue reading
SoundExchange Pays Out Record $88 Million
In it's largest distribution to date, SoundExchange announced that it sent checks totalling nearly $88 million to more than 18,300 payees during the third quarter of 2011. Total distributions made. Continue reading
The Decommoditization Of Music: How The Net Hurts Artists, Fans & The Industry [VIDEO]
The net has been bad for music in ways that most don't realize, says pop culture critic Simon Reynolds: "Obviously, it’s been really bad for record labels. It’s been pretty. Continue reading
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
