How Big Is The Music Business, Really?
Although music may be more ubiquitous than ever before, this availability has failed to translate into greater payouts for artists. It's hardly the first time in music's history that artists. Continue reading
Drake’s ‘Vlew’ Passes Beyonce ‘Lemonade’ First Week Sales, Streams In Just Two Days
Drake's new release "Views" topped 740,000 album units in the U.S and 80,000 in Canada in just two days (4/29-30). That surpasses Beyonce's "Lemonade's" first full week numbers, according to BuzzAngle. Apple. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This weeks most sought after and thoroughly perused pieces included the announcement that Beyonce's 'Lemonade' would be available on multiple platforms, a look inside the T-Swift Anti-piracy battle, Prince's lasting. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In our ongoing effort to help indie artists find success in the industry, Hypebot has tips on how to promote your music on social media with maximum effectiveness, build a. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup: Friday, April 29, 2016
Max Martin was named Songwriter of the Year for the record-breaking 9th time at ASCAP’s 33rd Annual Pop Music Awards. The songwriter and producer co-wrote nine ASCAP pop hits this. Continue reading
Spotify Is Becoming MySpace, While Apple Music Becomes Facebook
Although Apple's quarterly revenue streak was recently broken, a bump in Apple Music subscribers offered one bright spot in an otherwise grim report, suggesting Apple may finally be creating some. Continue reading
Label Sues Band For ‘shamelessly attempting to cash In before downfall of addicted bandmate’
Record label Prospect Park sued its band Five Finger Death Punch this week, alleging breach of contract and claiming that the group started working on a new album and refused to provide. Continue reading
YouTube Exec Says “No other platform gives as much money back to creators”
YouTube has recently come under fire from labels and some in the music community both for its Content ID system and the size of payments to creators. Now, a top. Continue reading
Touring Details To Go Over With Your Manager
Communication is important, particularly when it comes to bands and managers. Below we look at three things bands should take care to discuss and finalize with their managers in order. Continue reading
