U2 Album Gifting: Free Or An Assault On Everything That Makes Freedom Worth Having?

I have to admit, when I heard about the free album from U2 waiting for me in my iTunes account I did not for a minute think about what it. Continue reading

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Here Come The Commercials! Apple’s iAds Team Switches From Apps To iTunes Radio

Over the weekend Adweek reported that Apple's advertising unit is shifting focus from selling iOS app ads to selling ads for iTunes Radio. This switch was signaled by Apple's head. Continue reading

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Inside CD Baby: 5M Tracks from 330,000 Artists [INFOGRAPHIC]

CD Baby has shared some behind the scenes stats that also provide a seldom scene view of the vibrancy of independent and d.i.y. music. The company currently distributes 5 million digital. Continue reading

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Days After Launch iTunes Radio Is 45% As Popular As Spotify, Pandora Stock Drops 10%

Four days after a September 20th launch, Apple has announced that more than 11 million unique listeners have already tuned into iTunes Radio. The most listened to song was “Hold On,. Continue reading

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The Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

What Is The Biggest Opportunity For iTunes Radio?   Top 5 Music Industry Things to Forget and To Keep Apple TV Adds Direct Streaming From Cloud OP-ED: On The Warner Music. Continue reading

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Free $20 Traktor DJ App & More Ahead of Apple App Store’s 5th Anniversary

The popular Traktor DJ app for the iPad and iPhone, is one of many paid apps and game that are suddenly free on the iTune's app store today.  No official word yet. Continue reading

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