When Asked To Play For Free These Musicians Had Sharp Comebacks

From Let Me See Your Package, the blog of custom CD/DVD manufacturer United Manufacturing. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a new one trying to jumpstart a career, I’m pretty. Continue reading

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The Cost of Free

Let's face it, nothing is free anymore. Immersed in a culture where consumer's call the shots, the cost of free is rapidly inflating. Consider the difference in profit from the. Continue reading

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Music Publishers Association Pauses Takedown Action Against Rap Genius

Just days after the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) named popular lyrics annotation site Rap Genius to the top of a list of 50 unlicensed sites targeted for take down, the trade. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Facebook Slides, Google Play Kudos, Bieber’s Monday Series Scores, WholeWorldBand & More

MONDAY 11.18.2013More Music Business News & Views From Around The Web   CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab

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The Week In Music Commentary

Why Digital Consumer Companies Are A Poor Indicator Of The Future of Music Tech Investment Upward Spiral Podcast #33: New Music Industry Beholden To Old-School Benchmarks

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

How To Be Creative On A Limited Video Budget Marketing Your BitTorrent Music Bundle How Music Licensing Fits Into One Indie Act's Approach To Marketing Google Keyword Alternatives For Music. Continue reading

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ASCAP Releases Teaser For ‘Why We Create Music” 100th Anniversary Film [VIDEO]

ASCAP turns 100 in February of next year. As part of the run up to the celebration, the performing rights organization commissioned a short film "Why We Create Music" that. Continue reading

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Soundcloud Turns 5, Artists Share How It’s Changed Their Lives

This week Soundcloud is celebrating their 5th Anniversary. New stats from the music and sound platform show users posting 12 hours of audio every minute with 90% of tracks getting played. Continue reading

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Founder Panos Panay Exits Sonicbids

(UPDATED) Thirteen years after founding Sonicbids, Panos Panay is exiting the music gig and marketing platform. The Billboard Group acquired Sonicbids in January of this year for an estimated $15 million, and. Continue reading

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How To Be Creative On A Limited Video Budget

Kelley James (@yourboykj) is a singer/songwriter whose music is a fascinating collection of acoustic guitars, hip-hop beats, thoughtful lyrics and freestyle flows. His brand new album 'The Pattern Transcending' was. Continue reading

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Pick A Band Name While Streaming Bandcamp Music

Bandcamp recently released a free mobile app that will offer you and your fans a chance to stream the music they've bought. Like other moves from Bandcamp, this is yet. Continue reading

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