Bandcamp Has Paid $100 Million To Artists, Plans Artists Subscriptions
Direct to fan music sales platform Bandcamp has been a hit with independent artists and labels. Today we found out just how popular Bandcamp is, along with its plans for the. Continue reading
The Impending YouTube Music Showdown
YouTube multichannel networks (MCNs) like Maker, Machinima, and Fullscreen have reshaped the business of online video, but there's still one dicey area that hasn't yet been worked out to everyone's satisfaction – the music that. Continue reading
CD Baby Pro’s Publishing Catalog Grows 250%, Exposes New Revenue Streams For Indie Musicians
In an industry where musicians are constantly vying for any source of substantial income, CD Baby's rights management service known as CD Baby Pro forges ahead into 2015 with promise. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
5 Truths About Today's Music Industry That Indie Artists Need To Understand 6 Ways You Can Improve Your Band's Image So You Only Have $100 to Spend on Marketing –. Continue reading
Royalty Solutions, Next Big Sound Offer MusicBiz Webinar FREE To Hypebot Readers
Thanks to the fine folks at The Music Business Association (MusicBiz.org), this Thursday, January 29th at 2:00 PM (EST) we are able to offer free entry into a webinar that will explore. Continue reading
TuneCore Artist Earnings Top $134 Million In 2014
(UPDATED) This morning, TuneCore announced over $134 million dollars in 2014 artist earnings, up 11% from 2013 and totaling $504 million since 2006. In addition to an impressive uptick in artist. Continue reading
Zoe Keating Shares Call Transcript After YouTube Says Her Claims Are “Patently False”
On Friday evening, a YouTube spokesperson called "payently false" claims by indie artist Zoe Keating's claim that she was being forced off the video service if she did not agree. Continue reading
INgrooves Music Group Welcomes Nick Roden as Director Of International Business Development
INgrooves Music Group, a leading distributor of independent music, announced the appointment of music business aficionado Nick Roden as Director of International Business Development. Roden, responsible for the development of new. Continue reading
Indie Artists Getting Comfortable As No. 1 In The Music Industry
As the popularity of streaming services continues to increase, major labels have increasingly less access to defining and funneling music discovery. The tipping of the scales has resulted in more. Continue reading
Finding The Holy Grail For The New Music Business
Guest post by music industry veteran David Sherbow who blogs at MyMusicLife. The music business is like our Congress – full of factions who can’t work together and special interests trying. Continue reading
