Shazam Adds Music Videos Via Vadio Partnership
[UPDATED] Shazam is adding music videos in a partnership with Portland based startup Vadio. When a user taps on the Shazam icon to identify a song, a thumbnail of the. Continue reading
TuneCore Launches In France, Adds Local Artist Services Partnerships
TuneCore has launched its digital music distribution and publishing administration service in France. The announcement was made at today's MaMA Event in Paris. Tunecore.fr is the third European market in. Continue reading
Music Streaming Reaches A Tipping Point
It seems the industry has finally reached a point where music streaming revenue has become the greatest contributor of royalties for both artists and labels and, as purchases continue to drop, this increasing prominence. Continue reading
Spotify Paid Out Over A Billion To Labels This Year
Streaming services in general tend to take a lot of heat from record labels, and Spotify is no exception, but is this attitude justified? According to new information, the streaming. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
Our expert tips for DIY and indie artists this week cover a range of topics, from what to expect when working with studio musicians, to how you can tell if. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this round of our weekly cycle back through music industry news, we revisit the impact of hurricane Matthew on festivals and concerts, a class action lawsuit filed against Live. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Our most popular posts on Hypebot this week included a look at Spotify's recent incident with its malware infested Ads, the reason behind the drop in download revenue as streaming. Continue reading
Lyor Cohen Takes the Cake by Joining the Google Empire [Op Ed]
Google's hiring of industry insider Lyor Cohen as YouTube's Global Head of Music is "no grounds for celebration" says musician and activist Maria Schneider in a new op ed. "And who better to. Continue reading
