MON. NEWS BRIEF: Jay Z Defends TIDAL • FB Exec To Music Startup • Sony Profits • WMG CEO Tops UK’s Richest • More

Monday 4.27.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

It was another big week for the new music industry: Tidal fired its CEO as user signups sunk faster than the Titanic, Grooveshark got some very bad news in court,. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

Moving music beyond streaming, the major labels vs. SOPA, YouTube and turning artists into brands all go under the microscope in This Week In Music Commentary.

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Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Jay Z's music service TIDAL, Twitter's video service Periscope and The Beatles' recording studio Abbey Road were each the subject of one of Hypebot's Most Read stories last week. And there's more:

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How To Create A Facebook Event Invite Fans Actually RSVP ‘Yes’ To

Getting the word out about your upcoming show has never been easier thanks to social media… right? Standing out from the crowd of event invites and promotions is tough, but not. Continue reading

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7 Tips For A Successful PledgeMusic Campaign

Barney has seen the PledgeMusic experience from all sides. Not only is he a valuable part of the PledgeMusic team, but he’s also a member of UK reggae rockers Sonic Boom. Continue reading

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Music Advertising Moves Outdoors In LA and NYC

Lately, we have been conversing a lot about online advertising and its ever changing digital trends, so today’s topic is on outdoor advertising – What works and what are the. Continue reading

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Sony Music Defeats “Iron Man” Composer’s Lawsuit (For Now)

A New York Federal Courts' recent decision concerning a "work for hire" determination could prove controversial. The Court's ruling involved "Iron Man", a rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan and a music composer. Continue reading

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Grooveshark Universal Music Fines Could Top $736M, Judge Rules

Grooveshark has always seemed to have nine lives. Despite multiple lawsuits, app takedowns and a whole lot of bad press, Grooveshark has continued to deliver free streaming music to a. Continue reading

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Paul McCartney, Adele Top UK Richest Musicians Lists

Paul McCartney has topped the Sunday Times richest musicians in the UK and Ireland list after adding an estimated $30 million to his net worth from last year.  Adele topped. Continue reading

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