Warner Music Acquires Spinnin’ Records For Reported $100 Million
Warner Music Group has acquired independent electronic music label Spinnin’ Records, the music group announced this morning. Headquartered in the Netherlands and founded in 1999, Spinnin’ Records is also home. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Sued After Allegedly Sabotaging Tour
The promoter behind a popular '90s legacy act package show is suing Ticketmaster, claiming the ticketing giant damaged the tour's ticket sales by only showing customers the highest priced tickets. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most popular and often perused posts from Hypebot this week looked at whether musicians should even bother making albums if no one's buying, the problem solving ten minute silent. Continue reading
Spotify Is Set To Dominate Music Just Like Google Dominates Search
In much the same way as Google has risen to become the dominant name in search engines, Spotify may be headed to emerge as the dominant name in music. Here. Continue reading
Pandora Names Sling Exec Roger Lynch As CEO and President
Sling CEO Roger Lynch has been named the CEO and president of Pandora starting September 18th. He will also join the board of directors. Additionally, Michael Lynton, current chairman of. Continue reading
Music Marketing Using Instant Gratification Tracks vs Complete My Album [Michael Brandvold, Jay Gilbert]
Music Biz Weekly co-hosts and marketing experts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss the difference between an "Instant Gratification Track" and "Complete My Album, and learn why you should always. Continue reading
Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Just Doesn’t Get It (Unless He Does?)
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen was recently quoted griping about how he is no longer making enough money from his recorded music, and although it's hard to feel too badly for. Continue reading
