DistroKid Adds ‘Synchronized Global Release’

You upload music and on release day tweet to fans, “My new single just dropped — listen now on Spotify!“  But there’s a problem. Streaming services release music in each country according to. Continue reading

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Layoffs, Executive Exits At Vevo

Just months after its CEO and Head Of Product exited, Vevo has lost Chief Technology Officer Alex Nunes who left alongside major staff reductions in the music video site's San. Continue reading

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James Brown’s Lesson On Creating Beauty From Accidents

Here David Deal  highlights how clever performers are able to turn what initially seems like slip-ups or mistakes on stage into carefully tailored 'moments' that only enhance their presence in. Continue reading

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Brand USA, Spotify Partner To Reverse Trump Era International Tourism Decline

Trump's effort to limit visas and derogatory comments about foreigners has led to a drop in international tourism to the US of 10% or more. Brand USA hopes to use. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Avicii Remembered • Tencent Music Nears IPO • Vevo Layoffs • More

MONDAY 4.23.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

Commentators in the music industry this week shared their thoughts in knowledge on the problem of sexual harassment at festivals, the problem with the policy behind the music modernization act,. Continue reading

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

We've got a whole host of valuable tips for indie artists this week, with advice on optimal promotion through Facebook events, how get more of your songs on Spotify playlists,. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In final look back on a full and complex week of music business news, we revisit hard lessons learned from the Prince estate crisis, a big pay day from ASCAP,. Continue reading

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

The top ranking and most often scrutinized posts on Hypebot this week looked at Spotify plan to announce major mobile updates, how the streaming platform's new 'Soundtrack Your Brand' feature. Continue reading

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Capitol Music Group Launches Music Innovation Center

Capitol Music Group, has launched the Capitol Innovation Center to help drive future innovation in music and the music industry. 

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