Songtradr has acquired Tunefind
Songtradr has acquired Tunefind for an undisclosed sum. Tunefind is an open online database of music in television, film, and video games. This acquisition is the second music data venture. Continue reading
Napster preps launch of new platform combining Napster, MelodyVR
London-based Napster Group is preparing to debut a new Napster-branded platform which will be a merger of the two currently still standalone businesses MelodyVR and streaming platform Napster. Guest post. Continue reading
How new artists ought to invest in their music career
Investing in your career is important for any band or artist looking to grow, but where exactly to allocate what precious resources you have can be a difficult quetion. Here,. Continue reading
Music industry guide to TikTok
As TikTok continues to blow up the music industry, it’s becoming increasingly important for artists to get a handle on how to market themselves on the platform. In this guide,. Continue reading
Apple Music adds 100 global City Charts
Apple Music has added City Charts which chronicle the top 25 songs in 100 countries around the world. From Austin to Zurich the 100 Apple Music City c=Charts offer a. Continue reading
Spotify adds podcast subscriptions, free to creators for 2 years
Spotify has added paid podcast subscriptions and promised that for two years there will no creator fees. Spotify’s move is an aggressive response to Apple’s podcast subscriptions which charges creators. Continue reading
Spotify raises price in US, EU
Spotify has raised the price of its premium Family Plan in the US ahead of this week’s earnings call. US Family Plan prices are up $15.99 from $14.99. Spotify also. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast #37: Going viral on TikTok • How to fix streaming • The truth about Apple Music payouts • more
Episode #37 of the “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast with Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Episode is now live. Episode #37 Highlights On this episode,. Continue reading
Music venues hopeful after SBA finally begins taking SVOG grant applications
Hope returned for struggling indie music venues and agents Monday wafter the SBA finally began taking applications for desperately needed Shuttered Venue Operating Grants (SVOG) after multiple false starts. A. Continue reading
FREE WEBINAR: Best way to plan your music release for success with Chris Robley of CD Baby
Bandzoogle is presenting a free webinar on the best ways to release new music this Thursday with Chris Robley of CD Baby. Hypebot is proud to be a media sponsor.. Continue reading
SESAC owner Blackstone buys eOne Music for $385M from Hasbro
Hasbro is selling independent music group Entertainment One Music (eOne) for $385 million in cash. eOne will be acquired by Blackstone, which also owns SESAC. It will operate as a. Continue reading
