Compulsory Licenses Must Require Display Of Songwriter Credits
In this article, we look the value of artists' rights and why the U.S. government should require that digital music services provide proper attribution to songwriters when compulsory licenses relating to said. Continue reading
Why The Music Industry Needs Fewer Lawyers, More Innovators [CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux]
Here CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux weighs in on the recent wave of litigation which has swept through the music industry, suggesting that the recent string of lawsuits against companies. Continue reading
3 Social Media Fan Scenarios That Musicians Frequently Get Wrong
Social media has closed the gap between artist and fan and given rise to greater accessibility than ever before, however if artists handle this new level of interaction poorly, the. Continue reading
Book A Band/Plant A Tree: Skyline Music Plants 12,000th Tree In Celebration Of Earth Day 2016
In celebration of Earth Day 2016, Hypebot's parent company, booking agency Skyline Music, will plant 2000 trees as part of its Book A Band/Plant A Tree Program. To date, Skyline has. Continue reading
Our Earth Day 2016 Playlist [LISTEN]
To celebrate Earth Day 2016, Hypebot's parent company, booking agency Skyline Music, who celebrate Earth Day everyday with their Book A Band/Plant A Tree program, have put together a playlist. Continue reading
WMG’s ADA Inks BMG For Global Distribution
Remember when BMG sold its mega-share of Sony BMG vowing to exit the recorded music business. In the last 2 years, they’ve re-entered the record marketplace via acquisitions and creative. Continue reading
Your Mindset Helps Ensure Success In Your Musical Career
What's the one thing an artist needs in order to achieve success in their musical career? This article alleges that the correct mindset is the most important factor in determining and. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEFING: Pioneer Prince Remembered • MTV Rediscovers Music • Gershon Wins MUSEXPO Award • More
Friday 4.22.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web One thing – and it's a big one – that streaming has been good for, is the planet. Happy Earth Day.. Continue reading
Rhapsody Names Former UMG Exec As First CEO
Who knew that Rhapsody and Napster didn't have a CEO? Since a 2010 spin-off from RealNetworks, the streamer has been run by a series of interim execs, none of which. Continue reading
