The German Context: Trends In Digital Music and Advice For Indie Musicians

By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and Stand Above The Noise. Andrea Leonelli, founder of Digital Music Trends, was interviewed at this year's WORD! Conference (a part of Berlin Music. Continue reading

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Budtobud Debuts Social Listening Rooms

By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. We once found ourselves intrigued by a unique desktop app called budtobud, which let anyone turn their computer into a listening room. Switch it. Continue reading

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Rap Genius Among 50 Sites Targeted For Takedown By Music Publishers Assoc

Rap Genius was among 50 top sites sent takedown notices yesterday by the  National Music Publishers' Association.  Many of the sites, which the NMPA targeted for unlicensed lyrics, have been online for. Continue reading

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List Of 50 Lyric Sites Sent NMPA Takedown Notices

50 top lyric sites were sent takedown notices by the NMPA yesterday (details here). The full list:  www.rapgenius.com www.lyricsmania.com

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New On Hypebot’s Jobs Board: Viacom Music Group, Smithsonian Folkways & More

The newest listings on Hypebot's Jobs Board are two positions at Viacom Music Group:  a front end Web Developer and a Senior Applications Engineer (Java Developer). There are also positions at Smithsonian. Continue reading

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5 Audience Growing Tips For Music Tech Startups From iHeartRadio’s Brian Lakamp

Over the weekend Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, shared what he's learned over the last two years of growing iHeartRadio's audience. Lakamp emphasizes putting. Continue reading

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“Fuck You Google+” – Users Respond As YouTube Changes Comment Rules

Recently Google began requiring that users sign in via Google+ before posting comments on YouTube. The reaction has been mixed at best.  Some see it as a way to clean. Continue reading

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Hot Hand MIDI Controller: Making Music With Motion

By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Usually, Evolver.fm focuses on ways to hear music with apps, leaving Create Digital Music and other sites to tackle the flipside scenario of making. Continue reading

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Scooter Braun Taps Music Industry To Raise $200 Million Investment Fund

Scooter Braun, manager Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen and Psy, is meeting with managers and artists to raise a $120 to $200 million venture fund designed, he says, to strengthen their. Continue reading

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The Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Deadmau5 vs. Flo Rida Obamacare For Musicians 10 Best Music Schools 5 Tips For Improving Your First Live Shows SEO For Musicians: "Don't Chase The Algorithm" Radio Search Engine: Which. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Obamacare For Musicians: An Introduction and Getting Help 5 Tips For Improving Your First Live Shows SEO For Musicians: "Don't Chase The Algorithm" Kosha Dillz Releases "Awkward In a Good. Continue reading

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