How To Show Your Affection For Your Favorite Bands

Nothing enhances a live music experience like finding a means to express your appreciation for and loyalty to the artist involved. Here, we look at four unique ways the modern fan can support. Continue reading

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Independent Music Community Gains An Important Voice On SoundExchange Board At A Crucial Time

Last week, the independent music community gained in important voice at SoundExchange. Legal, regulatory and and congressional actions, direct deals and thorny issues like small webcaster rates make this a. Continue reading

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Lawsuit Filed Against Tidal Over Unpaid Royalties, Cooking Streaming Counts

Although it initially promised to be more generous with its royalty payouts, Tidal is now being accused of fiduciary negligence similar to that leveled against incumbent streaming services, although there is some question over. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEFING: Cür Pays Labels $8M To Stream • Live Nation Ticketing Talk • Spotify Hails Nordic Numbers • More

MONDAY 3.7.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web "Cür Pays Labels $8M To Stream" – Still need proof that major labels are stifling music tech innovation? Updated continuously. Continue reading

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Veteran Paradigm Agent Chip Hooper Dies

Much-loved booking agent Chip Hooper, the worldwide head of music for Paradigm Talent & Literary Agency, died on Saturday after a 4-year battle with cancer. Hooper was the longtime agent. Continue reading

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Samsung Says It Is Not Buying Tidal [OFFICIAL]

Rumors have been swirling around Tidal in recent weeks, as the music streamer has struggled to recover from a string of high profile missteps. The most prominent story line was. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

The role of women in music and media, why it's time to boycott the radio, plus "Honey, I shrunk music's role in digital content."  This and more from the week's music industry commentators.

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Some of Hypebot's most celebrated and frequently read posts this week included T.I.'s departure from the label system, SFX's plan to sell Fame House, and a report that popular music. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

Step up indie artists, the time for procrastinating is over. This week we take you behind the scenes of a DIY hip hop music video, offer an essential guide to. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Preserving Digital Music • Places Every Music Lover Should Visit • What Happens When You Sign A Record Deal • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we discussed the challenge of preserving digital music, places every music fan must visit, what actually happens when you sign a record deal, and more.

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