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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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