MON. BRIEFING: Sony Sees Phases Releases, Spotify Cries Foul • Taylor Donates $250K To Kesha Defense • Kanye v. PirateBay • MORE
MONDAY 2.22.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Why is Spotify fighting windowed releases and clinging to free music? Both shifts would encourage paid subscription. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, we explore what needs to be done to usher in virtual reality in 2016 and hear from Spotify's CEO on how the streaming platform saved the industry, although. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week some of our most popular posts included the woes of Kanye West, a tough look at the future of freemium, a comprehensive list of the 2016 Grammy winners,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week Hypebot offers the DIY artist a unique mix of advice, from how to get booked at your favorite festival, to how you can use samples without risking a. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we review another full week in the music industry, we question if the machines are coming after booking agents, look at a complete list of this year's Grammy winners,. Continue reading
BBC Documentary Series Offers Mini-Guide To Music Industry [WATCH]
This three part documentary set by the BBC provides a unique look at the managers, producers, and PR personnel who have worked behind the scenes for artists like Jimi Hendrix and. Continue reading
Will Robots Disrupt Live Music? How Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms Could Boost Ticket Sales
Artificial intelligence may be set to disrupt the world of live music. Using data driven algorithms, AI would be able to calculate when and where artists should play, as well. Continue reading
Essential Guide To Social Media Trends 2016 [INFOGRAPHIC]
The importance of social media in music marketing continues to grow exponentially. But keeping up with which platforms are growing, who is using them and what lies ahead has become. Continue reading
Tumblr For Musicians
Although some may dismiss Tumblr as a bastion of One Direction fandom, the massively popular microblogging site can be an excellent way for all sorts of artists to share content, promote their music, or even. Continue reading
How To Get Booked At Your Favorite Festival [Mike Snow, Jay Sweet]
Festivals can be one of the best ways for artists to break out, if they can play there. Here organizers offer advice on how to get booked at festivals like Boston. Continue reading
