How To Run Your Own Social Network: Backplane Opens Lady Gaga’s Platform To All
Though sometimes described in such forms as "Lady Gaga's Backplane," the social networking company is actually an independent entity and Lady Gaga is an investor and shining star. Backplane gradually. Continue reading
A2IM Names Libera 2014 Independent Music Nominees
[UPDATED] U.S. independent music trade group A2IM has named the nominees for its 2014 Libera Awards. Designed to showcase the diverse landscape of independent artists and the companies that support. Continue reading
Major Shakeup At EDM Giant SFX Entertainment
Robert Sillerman's SFX Entertainment has announced the formation of a new management team to oversee the company's media, creative, e-commerce and event operations. In the revised structure, Joseph Rascoff will. Continue reading
Azoff Sees Money In Laughter, Acquires 50% Stake In Levity Entertainment
UPDATE 2 - Are comedians the new rock stars? Yes, according to legendary music manager and deal maker Irving Azoff. Yesterday his Azoff MSG Entertainment, the joint venture between Azoff Music. Continue reading
Can Streaming Music Innovation Be Supported By The Industry Without Reducing Licensing Fees?
CB Insights, a relatively new site that's building a database of startup and VC investment information, recently took a look at music startups and noted that, though the kinds of. Continue reading
New On Hypebot’s Music Industry Jobs Board: MTV and Family Artists
New on the Hypebot Jobs Board are two at MTV – an application engineer (Java developer) and a project manager both within the MTV Artists program. LA-based music management firm Family Artists is also looking. Continue reading
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
