YouTube To Gross $7.2 Billion This Year, But Indie Labels Are Asking Too Much…
With the launch of YouTube's paid subscription music service appearing to be just days away, and Google's battle with the independent music sector heating up, it seems like the appropriate. Continue reading
Music Tech Startups: Artiphon Wins Award, Songvice Graduates, Shuttersong Makes V2V Finals
Despite the many challenges, music tech startups continue to appear in a wide variety of forms from software to services to hardware. Recent noteworthy accomplishments include a Pando Choice Award. Continue reading
New Spin Editor in Chief Leaves Print Behind To Focus On Mobile
Spin's New Editor in Chief Craig Marks brings a strong background in both print and digital media with editorial experience at Spin in the 90s as well as at Billboard. Continue reading
Spotify + The Echo Nest = New Supercharged API
We get to sample the first fruits of Spotify's acquisition of The Echo Nest today with the launch of its new Web API. Developers will now have the ability to build music. Continue reading
Indie Music Takedowns Begin ‘In Days’ As Google Preps YouTube Music Service Launch
(UPDATED) The very public battle between Google and global independent labels fighting for better terms will hit new heights in the coming days with thousands of videos being taken down. Continue reading
With 100 Million Bundles Delivered, BitTorrent Bundle Is An Established Force In Music Marketing
If you believe you can build a strong brand and closer relationships with fans by giving your music away, then BitTorrent Bundle was designed with you in mind. Filmmakers, writers. Continue reading
5 Fanbase Building Tips From The Great Escape
Hypebot's previously posted insights from The Great Escape convention with advice for indie labels and a reminder of the importance of email lists for fan relations. Another panel offered unique. Continue reading
iHeartRadio Adds “For You” Genre Feature
From Beats to Pandora "personalized" is streaming music's buzzword of 2014. iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's free digital music service, joined the fray today launching new iOS and Android apps designed to. Continue reading
How To Add More Hypebot To Your Diet
Want to make sure you don't miss anything important? There are several ways to get more Hypebot in your daily internet diet. You can join our growing tribe on Twitter. Continue reading
Keys To Successfully Launching and Promoting A Music Video
(UPDATED) By Corey Rice of The AristoMedia Group. In 1995, Michael Jackson spent $7 million dollars on his music video ‘Scream’ and the world watched on MTV. Two decades later,. Continue reading
