This Week In Music Commentary

This week music commentators voiced their thoughts on BeatStars, a new sampling startup, why the radio industry is a cartel, how PR and crowdfunding work, and more.

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

In this week's slew of useful advice for the independent, do-it-yourself musician, we deliver handy tips on how to become a better musician, why small goals can best for maximum. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Small Goals Big Success • Legal Basics • PR Success • More

From the annals of MusicThinkTank this week, we explored legal basics for creatives, whether you might be sabotaging your PR success, why you should have small goals for 2017, and. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Before moving on to what will doubtless be another full week of music industry happenings, we're taking a moment to revisit important stories from the past seven days including SoundCloud's. Continue reading

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

Ringing in the new year with some top-notch articles from the music industry, some of out most well read pieces this week included a look at Google's rumored purchase of. Continue reading

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Obama On Post-Election Plans: “I’m waiting for my job at Spotify”

As President Obama ends his 8 years in office, he's hinted that he'll be working to rebuild the Democratic party, bringing more millennials into the fold as activists and candidates.. Continue reading

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A Label, A Magazine And Band On The Value Of Email Marketing

Email marketing is often touted as one of the most effective ways of targeting consumers in the digital age, but how effective is it really? Here representatives of label, music. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News 1.6.17: Great Year For Lawyers Ahead • BMI Fights Radio Rates • George Michael Tributes

2017 will bring with it a number of court cases that will affect music publishers, songwriters, and copyright as a whole.  First, the Radio Music Licensing Commission and performing rights organization. Continue reading

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Small Goals For Maximum Success In 2017

For those wondering why 2016 didn't bring them the fame and fortune they were seeking in their music career, part of this issue could be the size of their goals.. Continue reading

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Irving Azoff Calls Radio Industry A Cartel [Analysis]

The Irving Azoff-founded performing rights organization GRM recently sued the Radio Music Licensing Committee on the grounds of antitrust violations, indicative of a rising tide of songwriters and performers seeking. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Music Biz Embraces Hi Res Streaming @ CES • AEG Under Fire • iHeart Streaming Launches • More

Friday 12.6.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Hi resolution audio streaming can offer a profit/royalty enhancing add-on only if labels and music services agree on a single format.. Continue reading

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