Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Radiohead FLAC, Idolator On The Block & More
While others rest Hypebot just keeps on working… > The UK’s 7digital will be selling Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ as a high-quality FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) download starting December 31st.. Continue reading
Is RIAA Writing Its Own “News” For Local TV?
The RIAA announced that it has launched a holiday season anti-piracy campaign (press release) recently and now come unconfirmed reports that the RIAA is following the lead of corporate America. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Music 2.0 Week In Review: Blog Award Winners, Ticketing Shift, Universal’s Toll Booth & More
> Hypebot announced the winners of its 2007 Best Music Blogs contest. > Concert giant Live Nation shared details of its plan to move its ticketing from Ticketmaster. > Warner. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Holiday Publication Schedule
Unlike many other blogs, Hypebot WILL be publishing throughout the holiday period. Because there will be less new news, our popular daily Music 2.0 Briefing will only publish when there’s. Continue reading
Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: SonyBMG Flirts With DRM Free, Can Groban Save WMG? & Much More
> SonyBMG will be mp3 gift cards as part of an initial foray into selling DRM free. (Billboard) This is a major shift for the major label group. But as. Continue reading
Music Blog Awards 2007 Winners
Our readers have spoken and here are the 2007 winners of Hypebot’s Music Blog Awards: Best Music News Blog The Daily Swarm Best Music Discovery Blog The Daily Chorus Best. Continue reading
How Did The Pundits Do Predicting Music 2007?
As I prepare my predictions for 2008, I decided to take a look back on how well the crystal ball did last year. Yesterday I showed you my 2007 music. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Player Sales Slump, Roberston Skewers Imeem, DMX To Bodog & More
> Non-iPod player sales were down 16% in the pre-Christmas weeks as fewer new buyers showed interest in portable players. (TechWeb) Is this a sign that phones are gaining traction. Continue reading
A Look Back At Our Music Industry Predictions For 2007
As the the year draws to an end and I begin work on my predictions for 2008, I thought I’d take a look back at the predictions for 2007. Below. Continue reading
Last Day To Vote In The Music Blog Awards
VOTING ENDS TODAY! Hypebot’s Annual Music Blog Awards. The categories are: Best Music News Blog Best Music Discovery Blog Best Niche Music Blog Cast your vote in all three categories. Continue reading