German Indie Label Powerhouse SPV Signs Worldwide Distribution Deal With The Orchard
Sony-owned music and film distributor The Orchard has announced a deal with independent label SPV for worldwide digital distribution. Founded in Germany, in 1984, SPV's catalog includes Whitesnake, Sepultura, Kaiser. Continue reading
Fans Can Now Use Cryptocurrency To Buy Music, Merch From Weezer, G-Eazy and 35 Major Artists
Cryptocurrency Monero has launched “Project Coral Reef,” an initiative that enables the use of the cryptocurrency to purchase music and merchandise at discounted prices from 35 major artists including G-Eazy,. Continue reading
How To Apply Non-Music Related Skills To A Band
Even if you achieve a relatively high level of commercial and artistic success, there will still be a great deal of work for you to do that is completely non-musical. Continue reading
Warner Music Group Reports Solid Growth, But Losses Rise From $3M to $38M In Q4
Warner Music Group reported solid growth across multiple metrics in the fourth fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2017. But net losses for the quarter grew to $38 million versus $3 million. Continue reading
Current and New Subscribers Can Save 17% On Spotify Premium If They Act Now
New and current Spotify Premium subscribers can save 17% by buying a full one year subscription for $99 prior to December 31st, 2017. Only current Spotify Family plan subscribers are. Continue reading
Spotify Tests Discovery Weekly Playlist Like / Dislike Feature
Spotify is testing a new Discover Weekly feature that will make these individualized playlists even more personalized. Discover Weekly playlists are among the music streamer's most popular features. Last year. Continue reading
When Is The Best Time To Release An Album In 2018?
As with every other aspect of marketing yourself in the music industry, when you choose to release your music can make all the difference. In this article we break down. Continue reading
Spotify, Tencent And The Laws Of Unintended Consequences [Mark Mulligan]
Spotify is reportedly in talks with the the music arm of Chinese net giant Tencent to swap 10% stakes in each other’s businesses ahead of expected public market listings next. Continue reading
How To Monetize Your Live Shows Using VNUE and Set.fm
This week on Hypebot's Music Biz Weekly podcast, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are joined by Zach Bair from VNUE to learn how – with virtually no upfront costs. Continue reading
