Ticketfly Sees Big Layoffs Following Eventbrite Purchase
[UPDATED] Following Eventbrite's purchase of Ticketfly from Pandora, the new owner is letting at least 25% of itd staff go as the two companies integrate into what is shaping up. Continue reading
Last Week In Music Commentary
Music industry commentators this week shared their thoughts and opinions on Spotify's decision that streaming does not equal reproduction/distribution, the Recording Academy's annoyance at the failure of grammy winners to. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Our advice for indie DIY artists this week covers putting commentary tracks on Spotify, the three pillars behind a successful artist brand, how tell a story through your music other. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week on Hypebot, the most popular and frequently viewed posts explored why Google waited on shutting down YouTube-MP3, Facebook's big offer to labels and publishers for music rights, how. Continue reading
Building An Online Presence – 7 Key Tips For Musicians
[UPDATED] In 2017, having a professional looking website and an active presence on social media has become a key component of any band's success. That said, there are a variety of. Continue reading
How To Promote Music On Spotify Using ‘Behind The Scenes’ Playlists and Commentary Tracks
CD Baby's Chris Robley shares a seldom used strategy to promote music on Spotify and other streaming services: the recording and sharing of commentary tracks in a 'behind the scenes'. Continue reading
Spotify Decides That Streaming Does Not Equal Reproduction, Distribution [Op-ed]
In what is turning into a defining battle with rightsholders, Spotify is now arguing that streaming is not the same as either reproduction or distribution and therefore not subject to. Continue reading
“Not a single grammy winner thanked radio,” Recording Academy Head Scolds Broadcasters
In a blistering op-ed that would have been almost unthinkable even a few years ago, Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow took aim at radio broadcaster and the fact that they. Continue reading
