THU. NEWS BRIEF: Feds Apple Probe Subpoenas Other Music Streamers • Music Biz Racism • Royalty Primer • More

Thursday 7.23.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Average Spotify User Discovers 26 New Artists Every Month

An official stat from Spotify buried in a press release announcing a partnership with SFX's Beatport and some basic math net a statistic that should make both independent artists and. Continue reading

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Hypebot Hosts Third San Francisco Music And Tech Meetup

[UPDATED] After two hugely successful events earlier this year, Hypebot will host its third San Francisco Music And Tech Meetup on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 7:00-10:00PM at Upcider in San Francisco. Continue reading

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Do Streaming Music Exclusives Matter?

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk to Jim McDermott, who is a social media and content marketing strategist for artists. He has developed successful grassroots and online marketing. Continue reading

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SFX’s Beatport To Power Major EDM Hub on Spotify

Spotify and Beatport today announced a significant partnership.  That means that  a major music streamer is partnering with another significant music streamer.  This sector really is starting to mature.

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5 Tactics For Ensuring Your Music Lasts After It Is Released

While many artists focus on building up the hype surrounding their album release, it takes a different sort of sustained effort to make sure your music has a long-lasting impact.

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Hypebot Hosts LA Music Tech Meetup Tomorrow

Hypebot will host our fifth Los Angeles meetup for readers to have a conversation with like-minded peers. You are invited to gather for drinks on Thursday, July 23 from 6:30 to. Continue reading

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Rhapsody Has 3 Million Paid Subscribers, Up 50% In Last Year

Rhapsody was one of the first streaming music services. For now, its been eclipsed by Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. But by sticking to "paid only," a model Apple also. Continue reading

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Indie Labels, Musicians Score MTV Video Music Award Nominations

Independent labels are continuing to prove that they are a forced to be reckoned with on every level. Even MTV's VMAs, once totally dominated by the majors, is recognizing indie. Continue reading

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5 Worst Ways To Describe Your Band To Journalists

When looking to gain any kind of traction with the music industry press, there are a few all-too-commonly used descriptors that should be avoided at all costs when describing a band. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Financials • SFX Buyback Woes • Troy Carter Adds Accelerator • Alibaba Music • Thirty Tigers • More

Wednesday 7.22.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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