BET Hip Hip Awards Winners 2017 – The Full List
Cardi B was the big winner at last night's tonight's 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, hosted by DJ Khaled, who took home three of his own. The "Bodak Yellow" star. Continue reading
Billboard Has NOT Decided To Include YouTube Plays In Chart Calculations [UPDATE]
Despite a widely circulated report that YouTube plays would be added to Billboard's chart calculations, no firm decision has been made, industry sources tell Hypebot. In fact, given the backlash,. Continue reading
UPDATE: Billboard May Add YouTube Plays To Chart Calculations
UPDATE: YouTube plays may be added to the calculations that determine the Billboard charts, according to a new report. The move comes at a time when the music industry is. Continue reading
Returning To Music After An Extended Break
Maybe the dust has been collecting on that guitar in the corner, and you're feeling like it's finally time get back into the music game but are worried about how. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Spotify Book Sparks Controversy • MixCloud Signs WMG • Sound Royalties Uncovers $14M Unpaid • MORE
MONDAY 10.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Everyone picks on market leaders, often unfairly. But in different ways Spotify and YouTube have each messed their own beds. Updated. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this pedal back through the past week's music business and industry news, we revisit Tom Petty's legacy, the music industry's reaction to the Las Vegas tragedy, new rock hall. Continue reading
Creating Music In The Wake Of A Major Life Struggle
While a lot of great music has often resulted from artists overcoming or working through struggles in their lives, Patrick McGuire here recounts his own experience doing so, and the. Continue reading
Microsoft Is Shutting Down Groove Music – How To Get Your Mechanical Royalties Before It’s Too Late
Streaming services generate mechanical and performance royalties for creators they say they can't identify. It's a major issue for musicians and music publishers. In 2017, Microsoft filed 4 Million "address. Continue reading