8 Important Music Business Stories You May Have Missed Over The Christmas Break

[UPDATED] The news never stops, even at Christmas. In fact, announcements often accelerate as companies rush to complete acquisitions and deals or just to end the year strong with a. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: US Music Modernization Group Introduced • R.I.P Jordan Feldstein • Deezer Fights Pirate Clone Site • More

TUESDAY 12.26.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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

This week on Hypebot, the most frequently perused posts covered accusation of sexual misconduct for three Warner Music Group execs, Facebook's new draconian approach to attention seeking posts, Universal Music. Continue reading

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YouTube Marketing For Independent Musicians

In this interview Dustin Bates of the Columbus, OH indie rock band Starset chats about the concept behind the band, and how he has been able to a strong following. Continue reading

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New Music Licensing Course Now Available

Get Your Music Licensed is an online training program that teaches students how to prepare and license their music for film, TV, games and online placements.  The 6 month program. Continue reading

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8 Steps To Brand Development As An Artist

While the type of music you create goes a long way towards defining your brand as an artist or band, it is only part of the picture. Here we look. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Music Modernization Act Introduced • UMG Facebook Deal • Shazam To Spotlite New Artists • More

FRIDAY 12.22.17 Music Business News From Around The WeB  Updated continuously under our More News

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Universal Music Group Signs “Unprecedented” Global Licensing Deal With Facebook, Instagram, Oculus

Universal Music Group has signed a global licensing deal that will allow users of  Facebook, Instagram and Oculus to use UMG music in uploaded videos and other user generated content.. Continue reading

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​How to Stop Wasting Your Time on Social Media and Make Magic [Cyber PR]

Social media is often the magic bullet that clears the path to success for many artists, but the alchemy behind that firepower is a mystery to most.  Ariel Hyatt of. Continue reading

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Indie Band The Cheap Thrills On The Importance Of Building Hype

Here Liverpool garage/psych band The Cheap Thrills discuss the challenge of achieving success as an independent band, their reaction to being signed to End Of The Trail Records, and where. Continue reading

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