TIDAL Calls Inflated Streams Report ‘Smear Campaign’

Earlier today, we reported that TIDAL had been accused of inflating streaming stats for Beyonce and Kanye West. Hundreds of millions of false plays for superstars were reported to the trades,. Continue reading

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Wonderful Union and The Evolution of VIP Meet & Greets

Ed Meehan, the CEO of Wonderful Union, joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on this week's Music Biz podcast.  Over the last 10 years, Wonderful Union has explored new possibilities. Continue reading

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3 Pillars Of A Successful Artist Brand

While some artists may be uncomfortable with the notion, an artist is a brand whether they like it or not. Outlined here are the three main pillars which can make. Continue reading

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MTV VMAs 2017 Didn’t Turn Many Heads On Social Media

Knowing that the Video Music Awards haven't been getting the most stellar ratings of late, the network opted to shift its focus away from ratings and instead concentrate on their. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The most voraciously perused posts from the pages of Hypebot this week covered Merlin's massive payout to Indie labels, Pandora's new partnership with Fitbit, the consternation from T-Swift fans over. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Shatters First Day, Single Day Spotify Streaming Records

Following it’s Friday release, Taylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do” has shattered Spotify's single day streaming record. The song was streamed 10,129,087 times in the first day,  giving her not only the. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Shatters First Day, Single Day Spotify Streaming Records

Following it’s Friday release, Taylor Swift’s new single “Look What You Made Me Do” has shattered Spotify's single day streaming record. The song was streamed 10,129,087 times in the first day,  giving her not only the. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week's most popular Hypebot articles covered the mystery of Taylor Swift's sudden social media vacancy, the progress of co-founders case against TuneCore, Pirate Bay's paltry payout to labels, and. Continue reading

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Why Are Taylor Swift’s Web Site, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr All Blank? [UPDATED]

[UPDATE 2] Taylor Swift's official web site, Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts and Tumblr have all been wiped clean. Some fans have speculated that she was the victim of. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Taylor Swift Trial Testimony • Instagram Gets Friendly • RapCavier Relaunch • Latin Rules YouTube • More

Wednesday 8.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  While the trial is easy to trivialize, Taylor Swift is again walking her talk. This time it's about abuse of women.. Continue reading

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