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
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
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
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
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
Family Files Lawsuit After Concert Goer Slides Down Nightclub Banister To His Death
The Tralf, as locals call it, has been a fixture on the Buffalo, N.Y. live music scene for decades. But it may be forced to close thanks to a lawsuit. Continue reading
