Why Those Celebrating Bitcoin’s “Death” Are Missing The Point
Although many are gleefully claiming that the cryptocurrency Bitcoin can now be officially declared as dead, it's initial failure could simply be a minor setback in the technology's slow but. Continue reading
The Best Way To Live Stream To Multiple Platforms: Joicaster
As live streaming continues to become an increasingly important part of an artist's digital presence, services like Joicaster are making it easier for said artists to place their video on multiple streaming platforms. Continue reading
SFX Gets Much Needed $80 Million Cash Infusion
The bankruptcy judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring of SFX Entertainment has agreed to let the company draw on $80 million of the $115 million loan which bond holders. Continue reading
Adele Doesn’t Hate Streaming, She Just Uses It Strategically. “When We Were Young” Now On Spotify, Other On-Demand Services
After keeping her new "Adele 25" album purposely on-demand streaming music services, today Adele released her new single "When We Were Young" to Spotify and other on-demand streaming music services.. Continue reading
The Genius Behind Bowie’s Bonds
Although primarily famous for his work as a musician, David Bowie (with the help of a Wall Street investor) is also notable for being one of the first artists to use celebrity. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEFING: Sony, WMG Pledge To Share Spotify IPO • SFXE Gets Cash • Soundsgood • New ASCAP EVP • More
Friday 2.5.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web I'd love to tell you that Spotify, WMG pledging to share Spotify IPO cash with artists is a turning point,. Continue reading
Merch Makeover: How To Double Your Sales Overnight
Merch not selling as much as you'd like? The following article offers a series of tips for how to change your merch display so as to maximize customer engagement, as well as. Continue reading
Don’t Miss Hypebot’s San Francisco Music Meets Tech Meetup Next Wednesday Night
Hypebot editor and publisher Bruce Houghton will head West next week to co-host another San Francisco Music and Tech Meetup on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 7-10PM at Upcider in San. Continue reading
Alabama Shakes, Bon Iver Atty John Strohm Sees “More Opportunities Than Ever” For Indie Musicians [INTERVIEW]
Former indie and major label musician (The Lemonheads, Blake Babies) turned music attorney John Strohm who represents, among others, The Alabama Shakes and Bon Iver shares his optimistic vision for the future of streaming and. Continue reading
Sillerman Forced Out As SFX CEO, Will Resign Within 60 Days
Crotch grabbing, middle finger pointing Robert Sillerman was controversial as the head of Clear Channel Concerts (now Live Nation) and his "screw you" attitude only become more pronounced as he. Continue reading
