Counterfeit Merchandise: The Music Industry’s Unspoken Challenge
With the rise of digital merchandising comes a lot of look alikes. Everyone wants "in" on the successful artists' career – sometimes this means the illegal download and/or streaming of. Continue reading
Important Congressional Music Licensing Hearings Today
Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee chaired by Bob Goodlatte (R – VA) begins the first of two important hearings on music licensing. The arguments will shape copyright reform and. Continue reading
Fania Records Celebrates 50 Years From NYC Street Sales To Global Digital Distribution
I have to say I was delighted to discover that Fania Records is not only back in business but is again going strong. Last time I checked their CDs were. Continue reading
7 Things The Brooklyn Bowl’s Success Taught Its Founder Peter Shapiro
Brooklyn Bowl is one of the more interesting venue success stories of late with its combination of bowling, music and quality service. Having already expanded to London and Las Vegas,. Continue reading
REWIND TO 2005: “New Stats Show Legal Downloads Growing”
The first in a new ongoing series that looks back at a decade of Hypebot posts covering the news and opinions that shaped the music industry. From July 26,. Continue reading
Best of Recent Apple/Beats Coverage In The Absence Of Actual Merger Activity
Apple and Beats are, of course, continuing with their respective businesses with a lot of merger activity ahead. But since the Apple/Beats combo is such big news we're all going. Continue reading
ROK Mobile: Music + Mobile Service From The Guy Who Brought Us Patron and Paul Mitchell
(UPDATED) Partnerships betweeen music streaming services and mobile carriers are announced almost weekly, but seldom is the carrier and music service one an the same. That's the one price, one. Continue reading
How To Get More Gigs [Dave Kusek]
Gigging is, without a doubt, a critical income stream for every artist. Securing gigs is extremely competitive, but going in with a plan can give you the jumpstart you need. Continue reading
Live Nation Elects Board Of Directors, Affirms $250K Annual Compensation
On June 5th at its annual meeting of stockholders, Live Nation's shareholders elected CEO Michael Rapino, Mark Carleton, Jonathan Dolgen, William Morris Endeavor chief Ari Emanuel, Ted Enloe, Jeff Hinson,. Continue reading
