Merchbar Hot Music Merchandise Chart – July 2015
This month's Merchbar Hot Music Merchandise Chart is heavily influenced by the summer touring season. From The Grateful Dead to The Rolling Stones, classic acts dominate. But Miley, MKTO and. Continue reading
New On Our Jobs Board: Marketing Director @ Partisan Records
Partisan Records is seeking a Director of Marketing. The Brooklyn based indie label is home to Deer Tick, Heartless Bastards and more. Details and other available jobs on Hypebot's Music Industry. Continue reading
Bandcamp Updates App, Releases First Indie Music ‘City Guide’
Quietly and deliberately Bandcamp continues to improve and expand its offerings for indie labels, musicians and their fans. The latest update brings improved search and discovery to its fan focused. Continue reading
Artists And Performance Royalties: Time For A Solution
Followers of the Future of Music Coalition know that they have long supported a public performance right for AM/FM radio that would pay artists when their music is played on over-the-air. This right already. Continue reading
How Many New Listeners Does Streaming Deliver For Each Lost Music Buyer? [Mark Mulligan]
As we wait to see what effect Apple Music will have on streaming adoption, download revenue and its competitors, one of the music industry's top analysts, Mark Mulligan, looks at. Continue reading
Doppler Labs Adds $17 Million, Investors Include Live Nation, UMG, WME
Not just protecting your ears, but offering an enhanced music experience is the aim of the earphones created at Doppler Labs. A big cash infusion should help them bring the. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s New Video Racks Up 1 Billion Vevo Views In Record Time
OK, I'm going to just say it. I used to make fun of Taylor Swift as another lightweight pop star. She still is unlikely to join the pantheon of musical. Continue reading