TUE. BRIEFING: Kanye Kills Album Release • Kesha Drama Continues • SESAC Moves • Bowie On Instrgram • More

TUESDAY 2.23.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  The album release has been on life support for awhile, but Kayne just pulled the plug. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

This week Hypebot offers the DIY artist a unique mix of advice, from how to get booked at your favorite festival, to how you can use samples without risking a. Continue reading

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Back Catalog Sales Overtake New Releases

A recent review of music sales has revealed 2015 to be the first year where back catalog sales (18 months +) exceeded those of new releases, even with the launch of big. Continue reading

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5 Important Things You Should Ask If You Want To Have A Successful Music Career

When it comes to having a career in music, asking yourself the right questions, like how to create superfans or make a living as an artist, are hugely important to being successful,. Continue reading

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10 People Getting Royally Screwed By The SFXE Bankruptcy

The fallout from this week's SFX bankruptcy filing is just starting with promoters exploring buybacks and staffers planning their exits. In addition to companies who sold to SFX but are. Continue reading

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The Music Business Reimagined [Vickie Nauman]

While the recorded music industry currently rests on a poorly functioning and tenuously constructed business model, technological advancements and an incredibly high level of consumer engagement present an opportunity for positive. Continue reading

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

Some of Hypebot's more popular articles from the past week included a look at how much recording and releasing a single actually costs, whether sixty seconds might be the future. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Looking back on a week of industry news, we explore the dark world of Japanese Idol's fan culture, the unsurprising firing of venue execs, iHeartRadio's impressive growth, Spotify's challenge to. Continue reading

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Midem 2016 Announces 3 Keynotes: UTA’s Warnock, Aliba’s Xiasong, Mary Ramos • Save 50% On Registraion

With just a few days left to save 50% on registration to global music industry meg-conference Midem 2016 has named its first three keynotes.

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MON. BRIEFING: Soundcloud’s Bright Future • More Twitter Exec Exits • Country’s New Class • More

Monday 1.25.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Is Soundcloud is the YouTube of music or is YouTube already the YouTube of music? Updated continuously under our More News tab. Continue reading

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