27% subscribe to 2 or more audio services
“Service Stacking” – paying for more than one streaming service – is becoming increasingly common. In its most common form service stacking is adding Hulu, Apple, and/or Disney to your. Continue reading
Now part-owned by a major corporation, how might SXSW change?
An iconic conferences with a largely stellar reputation, Austin’s South By Southwest has reigned supreme among music conferences. Now that the brand is partly owned by P-MRC (owner of Rolling. Continue reading
How Amy McDonald used Music + Talk to provide fans with context for her latest album
Here we look at how Scottish singer-songwriter Amy McDonald utilized Spotify’s Music +Talk show tool to give fans track-by-track insight into her latest release ‘The Human Demands.’ Guest post by. Continue reading
Morrissey believes free speech no longer exists because he can’t sue The Simpsons for satirizing him
In the wake of a recent episode of The Simpsons in which the show gently poked fun at the already controversial singer, Morrissey has come out with some outlandish and. Continue reading
Facebook adds Spotify mini-player to apps
Facebook has launched a mini player that allows users to easily play music and podcasts from Spotify directly within Facebook apps on iOS and Android. The new player makes it. Continue reading
2020 amplified editorial playlists for 3 black female jazz musicians
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month and Black Lives Matter, the good folks at Chartmetric are showcasing legendary Black female jazz artists and the editorial playlist development amplifying their voices. Continue reading
UPDATE: SBA SVOG portal is open and taking grant applications
UPDATE: Initial reports were generally positive Monday afternoon after the SBA finally began taking applications for desperately needed Shuttered Venue Operating Grants (SVOG) after multiple false starts. @HYPEBOT will be. Continue reading
Spotify expected to report subscriber slowdown as CEO eyes $2B football team buy
Spotify is expected to announce slowing subscriber growth during its earnings call later this week at the same time that its CEO is publically eyeing a $2 billion football team. Continue reading
Best music industry conferences Spring 2021
Music industry conferences are a great way to learn and grow your network, but with springtime shaping up to be a busy season, choosing the right ones to attend can. Continue reading
Multi-platinum producer Dr. Luke is NOT a public figure says judge
Dr. Luke has produced many platinum releases and been named Grammy Producer Of The Year, but a Judge had decided that Dr. Luke is not a public figure. According to. Continue reading
SBA SVOG portal set to open today after multiple false starts
The SBA portal designed to take applications for desperately needed Shuttered Venue Operating Grants is finally scheduled to open today (Monday) after multiple false starts. Four months after it was. Continue reading
