REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this look back at a tumultuous week of music industry news, we reexamine the Department of Justice's new "Full-Works Licensing" ruling, Atlantic Records' Reddit subpoena, the banks' crushing of Sillerman's. Continue reading
Understanding The Monetization Of YouTube Views
While some artists may assuming that they will automatically receive revenue when their videos are viewed on YouTube, turning views into cash is actually a rather complex process, one which. Continue reading
Judges Denies Claims Of 29 Prince “Heirs”, Official Tribute Concert Begins To Take Shape
29 would-be heirs to the Prince estate were excluded, and other previously unchallenged heirs will be forced to undergo genetic testing, a judge ruled last week. Simultaneously, an official tribute. Continue reading
Donald Trumps Own Viral ‘Freedom Kids’ Now Plan Lawsuit Against Trump Campaign
Some may recall the Trump campaign's singing/dancing 'Freedom Kids' from earlier this year. Now it looks as though the group's organizer will be suing the campaign after its violation of. Continue reading
Pokemon Go: A Competitive Social Formula For The Music Industry? [George Howard]
Here George Howard looks at how the social, fun, and competitive formula which has made Pokemon Go the massive success that it is could potentially work in the music industry,. Continue reading
YouTube Music Launches Daring Ad Campaign Featuring A Cross Dressing Teen, Rapping Hijabi Muslim, More [VIDEO]
There are no reliable stats on how many people pay to use YouTube Music, but it clearly lags well behind Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. In a move guaranteed to raise awareness,. Continue reading
THU. BRIEFING: Pokeman Invades Music Biz • Prince Estate News • Omnifone Sold For $10M • Platoon • More
Thursday 7.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Pokeman, Prince and Omnifome news is interesting, but I suspect the real news will come soon from startup Platoon. Updated continuously. Continue reading
Top U.S. Cities For Music, Music Fans
Some interesting stats for those involved with music from either on or off stage, we here look at which cities in the United States have the most vibrant music scene and. Continue reading
Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi Joins Wedding Band For ‘Livin’ On A Prayer,’ Video Removed From YouTube
Bon Jovi always stuck me a little more than a rockin' wedding band, so I wasn't really surprised when I heard that Jon Bon Jovi jumped on stage and sang. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Topping the Hypebot charts this week, we have pieces on Kanye West's uncensored "Famous" video, why Trent Reznor is wrong about Apple Music, YouTube's drop in importance as other streaming. Continue reading
