Hypebot’s New Chapter: Welcome Laura Schneider
As part of a plan to grow the Hypebot community and expand our coverage, we're bringing more of the editorial team in-house. Laura Schneider has been the the curator of. Continue reading
What Is A Music Publishing Deal? – and Do I Really Need One?
By Wallace Collins from Wallace Collins Entertainment Law Blog The term "publishing", most simply, means the business of song copyrights. A songwriter owns 100% of his song copyright and all the related publishing. Continue reading
9 Expert Tips to Make Your Band’s Marketing More Persuasive
By Bobby Borg from SonicBids.com Direct marketing is the process of bypassing intermediaries to communicate directly with fans, build awareness, and generate sales. Emailing tour dates, texting announcements about contests, posting website. Continue reading
CMJ Music Marathon 2014 Launches Mobile App
By Hugh McIntyre After 34 years of telling the world who is next to make it big and being ahead of the curve, the CMJ Music Marathon is taking a few. Continue reading
Pandora Names Electronic Arts’ Steve Bené As New General Counsel
Just as the battles with rightholders are heating up, Pandora has named Electronis Arts executive Steve Bené as its new General Counsel. He will also serve on the company’s Executive Leadership. Continue reading
Merlin Opens New York Office – Appoints Jim Mahoney as General Manager US
Merlin, the global rights agency representing a wide variety of successful indie artists, has announced the opening of a New York office and their appointment of Jim Mahoney, former VP. Continue reading
Spotify Adds Discounted Family Plan
Spotify this morning announced Spotify Family, a new set of plans that allow up to five family members to use Spotify Premium at 50% off. 1 to 4 additional users. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
SoundCloud Reveals Operating Loss of $29.2 Million In 2013 Twitter Partners with Soundcloud To Add Music, Audio To Tweets, Adds iTunes Audio Cards with Buy Option Are ASCAP, BMI Obsolete?. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Bandcamp CEO on The Best Way To Support Artists, Bootstrapping A Profitable Startup 3 Underexplored Opportunities Your Band Should Investigate Steve Rennie On The New Music Industry: It Really Is. Continue reading
