2nd Cassette Store Day Announced, Burger Records To Coordinate U.S. Events
Apparently last year's Cassette Store Day events were considered a big enough success to stage it again. Scheduled for September 27th, Burger Records will coordinate activities in the U.S. while. Continue reading
Deezer Gets Major Investment From ProSiebenSat.1, Merges Music Services
German tv, radio and media group ProSiebenSat.1 has taken a major stake in international music streamer Deezer, according to Die Welt. Details of the deal were not revealed, but sources put. Continue reading
Making Music Xray Work For You
By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and We Spin, a marketing education platform for musicians. For a Hypebot readers discount on We Spin’s program, please see the end of the. Continue reading
Kickstarter Introduces Creator Handbook
5 years in, Kickstarter has introduced a guide to launching effective crowdfunding campaigns. "It’s your one-stop guide to designing a solid Kickstarter project, presenting it effectively, finding backers, and delivering. Continue reading
Counterfeit Merchandise: The Music Industry’s Unspoken Challenge
With the rise of digital merchandising comes a lot of look alikes. Everyone wants "in" on the successful artists' career – sometimes this means the illegal download and/or streaming of. Continue reading
Important Congressional Music Licensing Hearings Today
Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee chaired by Bob Goodlatte (R – VA) begins the first of two important hearings on music licensing. The arguments will shape copyright reform and. Continue reading
Fania Records Celebrates 50 Years From NYC Street Sales To Global Digital Distribution
I have to say I was delighted to discover that Fania Records is not only back in business but is again going strong. Last time I checked their CDs were. Continue reading
7 Things The Brooklyn Bowl’s Success Taught Its Founder Peter Shapiro
Brooklyn Bowl is one of the more interesting venue success stories of late with its combination of bowling, music and quality service. Having already expanded to London and Las Vegas,. Continue reading
REWIND TO 2005: “New Stats Show Legal Downloads Growing”
The first in a new ongoing series that looks back at a decade of Hypebot posts covering the news and opinions that shaped the music industry. From July 26,. Continue reading
