Indie Music Grabs 32.6% Of U.S. Album Sales In 2012

According the A2iM, The American Association For Independent Music, Billboard and SoundScan stats show that independent labels grabbed 32.6% of U.S. album sales in 2012.  As in 2011, indie labels. Continue reading

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Will EDM Reality Show Be DJ Starmaker Or Celebrity Wannabe Humiliator?

Doron Ofir, a man who's proud of the accomplishments of Pauly D, is casting a new EDM reality show that he believes will be a "star-making vehicle." EDM purists and. Continue reading

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6 Reasons To Attend CES 2013

By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. It’s easy to make fun of CES, as we found out when we announced our excitement at not attending it in 2012. Now, even. Continue reading

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BMG Rejoins With Sony For Parlophone Records Bid

Sony Music is again partnering with Bertelsmann's BMG, this time in a bid for Parlophone Records and a number of other EMI properties put on the block by Universal Music.. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: EMI Layoffs, Amazon Soars, Dylan Release Skirts EU Copyright, Bowie’s Back & More

Tuesday 1.8.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Click Here Updated 24/7/365 Under Hypbot's More News Tab

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Pitchfork Launches “Advance” Online Homage To The Album Cover

Those of us who fondly remember devouring every word on he album cover and label while listening to vinyl will find Pitchfork Advance, wonderfully familiar. This new online platform which. Continue reading

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iHeartRadio Takes On Songza With Thousands Of “Perfect For” Streams

This morning Clear Channel announced a new iHeartRadio music streaming service called “Perfect For.” In addition to 1,500 live stations and Pandora like user-created streams, listeners can now use  “Perfect. Continue reading

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Is Warner Music About To Go On A Buying Spree?

(UPDATED) Is Warner Music about to go on a buying spree?  As a private company with a deep pocketed owner, Access Industries, it's in a position to; and hiring Sony's. Continue reading

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BandsInTown Partners With Musician Logistics & Accounting Platform Eventric

Eventric's Master Tour app has just been upgraded to include compatibility with popular concert notification platform Bandsintown. Eventric's platform is used by 10,000+ artists including The Black Keys and Owl. Continue reading

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Musicians’ Tune-up: Establish Your Web Presence With Authority

To establish your web presence with authority, whatever aesthetic or commercial form that presence takes, requires a solid network with an official website, an active social network presence and passive. Continue reading

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