Pandora Predictions: Boy Band ‘Why Don’t We’ Rise, ‘Cigarettes After Sex’ Light Up, #Classicalbae
In this round of Pandora's Predictions Chart, we take a look at a violinist bringing the strings to hip-hop, a new boy band fivesome, as well as two dream-pop acts. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators from deep inside the music industry this week shared their thoughts an opinions on the future of windowed streaming exclusives, the value of authenticity in an artist, and how. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this casual meander back through the week's music industry news, we take a second look at Pandora's talks with private equity firms as it searches for cash, the reason. Continue reading
WMG Promotes Max Lousada To CEO Recorded Music
The British are coming! Max Lousada has been named the new newly created position of CEO, Recorded Music for Warner Music Group, effective October 1, 2017. He is currently Chairman &. Continue reading
Streaming Now Generates More Revenue For Music Industry Than Downloads, Physical Combined
Double digit growth in streaming in 2016 meant that Spotify, Apple Music and their competitors now account for 51.4% of all U.S. music revenue. Digital downloads were 24.1% in 2016 and. Continue reading
Being On Official Spotify Playlists Has A Lasting Effect, Even For Unknown Artists
Playlists really are the new radio; and just like getting played on the radio, inclusion leads to discovery and sometimes new loyal fans. But which playlists you are featured on. Continue reading
5 Things To Keep In Mind For Your Next Cover Song
Given that music fans often crave the familiar, it can be a great idea to add a cover song to the setlist for you next show. Performing a cover can. Continue reading
Introducing Voltra’s ‘Stream To Own’ Approach
Although the idea of owning music may seem antiquated in the streaming age, a new online store known as Voltra is approaching things differently by offering consumers a 'stream to own'. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires MightyTV, Names New VP Of Technology
Spotify continues to up its bet on data analysis with today's acquisition of MightyTV. The startup's team will be joining Spotify, including Founder/CEO Brian Adams, who will has been named. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of the most popular articles on Hypebot included an exploration of Spotify's loophole exploitation, WMG's launch of a 'streaming first' record label, the best way to get. Continue reading
