What Is An API? [VIDEO]
We write a lot about APIs, but not every Hypebot reader really knows what one is. Spotify bought The Echo Nest, in large part, for theirs. Beats just proudly opened. Continue reading
Pono CEO Says He’ll Still Enjoy Spotify and Sonos
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Neil Young has been recording his music in the high-resolution music format that the PonoMusic store will sell for quite some time, according to. Continue reading
UBC Confirms 7 Digital Acquisition, $57 Million In New AudioBoo Financing
UK based UBC Media has confirmed a deal to acquire digital music services provider 7 Digital. The deal is a reverse takeover that, if consummated, would give privately held 7. Continue reading
William Morris Endeavor’s Marc Geiger Joins Impressive Audiam Investor List
Marc Geiger, the head of William Morris Endeavor's music department, has made a personal investment in Audiam. No details of the size of his investment were released. Audium, the YouTube monetization. Continue reading
Slash Talks Hacking and His Favorite Winning Hacks From Slashathon
Slash put in an appearance at SXSW towards the end of last week's Slashathon to see what was going, hang out with the technically-oriented crowd and participate in judging with. Continue reading
SXSW Music Panel Highlights: Stars and CEOs On The Art and Business Of Music
SXSW Music 2014 may be as full of people talking as there are making music. Sometimes that's a good thing especially when artists and business people have something insightful to. Continue reading
ASCAP vs. Pandora Verdict Saved Music Streamer $21 Million [CHART]
The ASCAP vs. Pandora trial was, as most civil trials are, about money. In the end, both sides and most of the media called the judge's verdict a draw. ASCAP. Continue reading
The Best and Worst Times To Post on Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
When to post on social media is different for everyone. Is your audience local or across many time zones? Are you hoping for a purchase or a reaction? The experts. Continue reading
Band Games Spotify To Fund Tour, Streams “Most Silent Album Ever Recorded”
When I got an email from Jack Stratton about a Spotify funded tour I initially expected news of a new program from Spotify. It turns out that Stratton is a. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Lady Gaga Offers Post-Tragedy Career Advice At SXSW Facebook Debuts New Page Design, Adds Competitive Intelligence The History Of Recorded Music In 90 Seconds New Stats Show Leaders In Race. Continue reading
