Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 7.11.14: Bop.fm, Rap Genius, UMPG + Moodagent
Bop.fm has raised $2 Million in funding from Charles River Venutures. Launched in December 2013 by CEO Shehzad Daredia, the startup music streaming service provides a single platform for users listen. Continue reading
The Artists Declaration of Independence: Johnny’s Story Part 2
By Jamie Leger of Modern Artists Academy. This is part two of the ongoing series – The Artists Declaration of Independence: The Transition To The Modern Music Industry. If you’d. Continue reading
Relativity Nears Sale Of ArtistDirect, Music Sites For Mere $1 Million
[UPDATED] Relativity Digital is preparing to sell ArtistDirect and related music sites for a mere $1 million to an undisclosed buyer, according to reports. AritstDirect was one of the pioneer. Continue reading
Sony/ATV Threatens To Exit ASCAP and BMI
Music publishers Sony/ATV Music has turned up the heat in the ongoing battle between major publishers and both ASCAP and BMI with a letter to its tens of thousands of member songwriters. Unless a. Continue reading
SoundCloud Nears Deal With Major Labels, Ownership Stake Included
(UPDATED) Soundcloud is close to finalizing a deal that would give the three major label groups an ownership stake in exchange for the labels not suing the audio platform. The. Continue reading
Mixcloud and The International Radio Festival Launch Online Radio Awards
Web radio service Mixcloud and the International Radio Festival, an on-air music radio festival, are partnering to launch the Onine Radio Awards. Nominations opened yesterday and anybody, anywhere in the. Continue reading
The Last SF MusicTech Summit? [Save 10% with Hypebot Discount Code]
The SF MusicTech Summit has had a strong run but its future is unclear. Brian Zisk says he may take it to Hawaii and that's a hard one to argue. Continue reading
How Much Does A Major Act Get For Playing A Concert? [Price List]
How much do major touring acts get paid to pay a concert? This "price list" has been making the rounds for more than a month. As the founder of national booking. Continue reading
New On Hypebot’s Music Industry Jobs Board: Cashmere Agency, House Cult, mtheory & More
New on the Hypebot Jobs Board is an opening for a Senior Publicist at lifestyle marketer the Cashmere Agency. Electronic music community and discovery platform House Cult is looking for one or more. Continue reading
