NEWS BRIEF: RIAA vs Dajaz1, Sharkira + $30M, Fab 4 + Mad Men, Gumroad, INgrooves, NMPA & More
RIAA Tries To Downplay Its Role In The Feds' Unjustifiable Censorship Of Urban Music Site Dajaz1 (techdirt) Shakira to Sign $30 Million Deal With Live Nation, Sony (HTR) "Mad Men". Continue reading
There Are Things A Band Should Never Do
Guest post by Tyler Hayes, founder of Liisten.com, an independent music discovery site. Don't label songs "Demo", "Rough Mix", "Unmastered" or anything in that vein. Even if it is one. Continue reading
Facebook By The (AMAZING) Numbers
Total users and engagement: 125,000 M Friendships 2,000 M Likes per day 1,000 M Comments posted per day 901 M Monthly active users 526 M Daily Active users 488 M. Continue reading
It Takes A Fanbase: Amanda Palmer’s Tips For Kickstarter Success
Amanda Palmer continues to raise the bar at Kickstarter after breaking the record for crowdfunding music. Palmer’s always been open about how she does things, it’s part of her approach. Continue reading
How to Get Sponsored: Rethinking Sponsorships
When you talk about sponsorships, the main thing surrounding the talk is money. On Music Think Tank, Simon Tam talks about changing your thinking on sponsorships and looking at it. Continue reading
Google Opens Free Hangouts On Air To All [VIDEO]
This morning Google flipped the switch on a major expansion of Google Hangouts that makes possible new opportunities for artists to interact directly with fans. Now anyone can now stream. Continue reading
Beastie Boys’ Adam Horwitz Reacts To Adam Yauch’s Untimely Death
Beastie Boys band member Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) hit the net on Sunday night to express his gratitude for the outpouring of support and love following the untimely death of bandmate. Continue reading
Court: Gov’t Shut Down Urban Music Site Dajaz1.com Without Even Investigating RIAA Claims
In a case that combines the concepts of "guilty until proven innocent" and "government capture," a recent release of court documents reveals that the seizure of Dajaz1.com by Federal authorities,. Continue reading
A Strong Crop Of Music Hack Day Sydney Winners
Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Yes, it’s true: I flew about 25 hours each way from New York to attend Music Hack Day Sydney last weekend, and. Continue reading
Musicians: Test New Equipment & Get Paid $250
Just got this email and wanted to pass it along to Hypebot readers: Survey Center Focus, a market research company based in Chicago, is currently doing research with musicians about. Continue reading
