Dance And Death: The Problem With The EDM Scene No One Wants To Discuss

EDM has become massively popular with teens and young adults, but while the festivals where this music is played are in many ways simply a fun night out, there is. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: UMG Acquires Nuday Stake • Spotify Adds Original Radio • Drake Misses #1 Thanks To Apple • More

Tuesday 10.29.2015 Dear Drake, Do exclusives now trump chart position? Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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The Wide World Of Music Recognition Technology

Although it's been around for almost twenty years, Automatic Content Recognition technology or ACR, has only really begun to hit its stride recently with apps like Shazam and SoundHound. These. Continue reading

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“Blurred Lines” Trial Video Released: Robin Thicke Admits To Being “High And Drunk,” Pharrell Gets Combative [WATCH]

Video of  the testimony of Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams during the "Blurred Lines"copyright trial has been released, and both probably wish it had remained sealed. Thicke admits to being "high and. Continue reading

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Making YouTube Pay: YouTubers vs. Bands

As both the audience and income for YouTube stars like PewDiePie continue to grow, bands and artists are generating a minimal amount of revenue from the service. This article looks. Continue reading

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Where People Are Buying Music [INFOGRAPHIC]

Physical music sales are certainly on the decline, but while the numbers for mass merchants and chain stores are dropping, some non-traditional merchants are seeing an improvement.

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Adele’s “Hello” Breaks VEVO Record with 27.7M Views In 24 Hours

The video of Adele’s new single “Hello” is the new Vevo first day record holder with over 27 million views in its first 24 hours. “ Hello” made its official digital. Continue reading

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THE PITCH: Byta – Securely Send And Receive Digital Audio

Today's PITCH comes from Byta, a freemium service for securely sending and receiving digital audio.  Like all startups making their Hypebot debut on THE PITCH, Byta has 100 words to. Continue reading

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Indie Label For Sale On Craigslist For Just $5000

Running your own indie record label has probably been the dream of every Hypebot reader – unless of course you are one of those brave souls already living our dreams.. Continue reading

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Reed Midem UK Names New Managing Director

Music industry mega-conference Midem organizer Reed MIDEM has announced that Simon Rhodes has joined the company as UK managing director.  In his new position, Rhodes will oversee Reed MIDEM’s British-based. Continue reading

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