Streaming Is More Than A Wave – It’s Now the Sea In Which the Music Business Swims
Like it or not, streaming is quickly becoming the dominant means through which consumers listen to music, and while many frequently dismiss streaming for its failure to pay artists the. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Led Zeppelin's headed to court over alleged song theft, why we need pirate radio more than ever, and deep exploration of IFPI's Global Music Report as we listen in on. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
These posts are so popular everyone wants to be their friend. In Hypebot's most read articles from the past week, we looked at why you should rewrite your songs, Facebook's launch. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
For those independent artists in need of some assistance getting their act together, Hypebot has advice on business trends they should be watching, how they can preview their music on. Continue reading
When it comes to social on mobile, there’s Facebook and then there’s everybody else [CHART]
Based on data from Morgan Stanley and ComScore, the average mobile Facebook user spends about 30 minutes a day on the social network, with Snapchat a distant second at 8.5. Continue reading
20 Members Of US Congress Share Their Spotify Playlists
Music is the great connector. It brings people together in ways that nothing else can. While I have no illusions that songs can bring together our elected representatives in today’s absurdly. Continue reading
3 Important Independent Music Business Trends
Rather than play by the rules and stick to industry conventions, it has become important for those operating independently within the music business to pursue trends which will allow them greater. Continue reading
Changes @ Imagem • Music Dealers • SAG-AFTRA • Best Music Group • More
Karen Macmillan has been appointed as the new Vice President of Imagem USA Creative Services. Macmillan comes to Imagem USA from a position as Senior Director of Advertising & Branding. Continue reading
Beatles Bigger Hit On Spotify Than Current Artists
Some recent stats from Spotify reveal that the Fab Four have still got it. In their first hundred days on the streaming service, The Beatles have netted a greater number. Continue reading
Former Exec Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.3 Million From Warner Music Group
We've been covering this story since 2014, and now its finally come to a end. Former Warner Music executive and Obama fundraiser Danielle Smith has pleaded guilty to embezzling more. Continue reading
