Why Did Twitter Invest In SoundCloud?
After previously walking away from a SoundCloud acquisition deal at the last minute, Twitter recently invested 70 million in the company, and although such an investment is likely good for SoundCloud, it's. Continue reading
The Actual Value Of The Indie Music Sector [INFOGRAPHIC]
General wisdom suggests that indie labels account for about 20% of global revenue, but a recent study has revealed that their share is in fact much greater than previously suspected,. Continue reading
Return Of Napster Name Signals A Company Running Out Of Options, Says Former Rhapsody Exec Jon Maples
Already known as Napster overseas, Seattle-based streaming service Rhapsody announced its plan to rebrand as Napster in all markets. The expansion of the moniker suggests a company that has nothing left to. Continue reading
Two Industry Veterans Appointed To Oversee Prince Estate
The passing of Prince left a legal mess as big as the void he left in our musical landscape. Unclear instructions, multiple children – both real and impostors – and. Continue reading
Overseas Tour: Investigate The Venue Before Arriving
Attending a show outside of your home country can certainly be an amazing live music experience, but if not planned for correctly, it can just as easily be completely miserable.. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators weigh in on a variety of music industry issues, from why remixing is not a right, to why the music business isn't yet ready for blockchain tech, plus reactions. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of the most popular widely read articles from the past seven days included Berklee's launch of a new open music initiative, Nikki Sixx's letter to YouTube, a defense of. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
No shortage of tips for independent DIY artists on Hypebot this week, with tips on promoting local shows, effective email marketing techniques, at home recording and production, plus much, much. Continue reading
