Prince Estate Awarded $4M Judgment Over EP Release

Producer George Ian Boxill has reportedly been ordered to pay nearly $4 million to the estate of Prince for releasing songs after his death without permission. 

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WED. BRIEF: Billboard Live Summit • NetEase Music Adds $600M • Festicket Raises $10.5M • audiobridge To Nashville • More

WEDNESDAY 11.14.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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The Business Of Indie: Daptone Resurrected • New Ole CEO, Acquisitions • Sup Pop Singles Club • More

Today Hypebot launches The Business Of Indie, an initial step in our effort to give independent labels, publishers and artists the attention they deserve. Much like Hypebot's More News section, The Business Of. Continue reading

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Beginner’s Guide To Building An Audience

As an artist, building an audience is one of the hardest and most important things to do, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Here we look. Continue reading

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How I Created A $300 Fan Generated Music Video

While creating music videos is an important segment of an artist's music promotion, such endeavors are frequently expensive and time-consuming. In this interview Ariel Hyatt speaks with Eli Lev about. Continue reading

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Neil Young Slams Trump Over California Wildfires

Canadian rocker Neil Young took U.S. President Donald Trump to task on Monday over calls to revoke federal funding for forest management. Young, a vocal environmentalist, is one of the thousands. Continue reading

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Marketing Music In 2018: Music Ally’s Sandbox Summit

In an effort to come together and share and discuss the current state of music marketing in 2018, Music Ally hosted an all-day Sandbox Summit conference, pulling in music industry. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Spotify Stock Hits Low • Digital Power Players • Kane Brown Sets Apple Music Record • More

TUESDAY 11.13.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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On Spotify, A Follow Is More Powerful Than A Pre-Save

There are many options to promote music on Spotify, and while they all have their pros and cons, some strategies are more effective than others. CD Baby's Chris Robley illustrates why. Continue reading

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90% Of Consumers In Spotify’s Home Market Stream Music, But Only 43% Pay For It

A new streaming music survey in the Nordic countries offers a look at what may be the best that Spotify and the music industry can hope for when it comes. Continue reading

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