Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Wolfgang’s Vault • YouTube • Zoe Keating • Napster • More
Music publishers suing Wolfgang's Vault and Daytrotter, Zoe Keating, a look back at the major labels' reaction to Napster and getting fans to shows on a weeknight were all among. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: Sony • Shazam • Wolfgang’s Vault • More
Big new contracts for Sony's aging top two executives, music publishers sue Wolfgang's Vault, Shazam added visual recognition and usual suspects like YouTube and Spotify dominated this week's music industry. Continue reading
Announcing The Hypebot Sessions @ New Music Seminar 2015
We've always been selective about partnerships, but this one is a perfect fit. We're teaming up with the New Music Seminar to produce The Hypebot Sessions as the kickoff to. Continue reading
#JEALOUS: This 17 Year Old Owns His Own Vinyl Record Label
17 year old high school junior Jarrett Koral founded Jett Plastic Recordings as a vinyl only label. This year for Record Store Day, he released a seven-inch by actor Macaulay Culkin’s. Continue reading
Five Things To Understand About The Spotify Contract Leak
Last week, technology news site The Verge published a partial leaked copy of a 2011 contract between major label Sony and leading interactive streaming service Spotify. The contract has since been taken down at the request. Continue reading
4 Top Internet Trends That Will Impact Musicians
Mary Meeker presented her 2015 Internet Trends report at the Code Conference in Cali and it’s filled with key information for artists. You can read the whole thing here but below I’ve. Continue reading
At Age 76 And 73, Sony’s Top Music Execs To Re-up For $27M A Year
At the risk of sound like an ageist (and admitting that I'm no kid), I keep hoping for a changing of the guard at the top of the music business.. Continue reading