Spotify, Tencent And The Laws Of Unintended Consequences [Mark Mulligan]
Spotify is reportedly in talks with the the music arm of Chinese net giant Tencent to swap 10% stakes in each other’s businesses ahead of expected public market listings next. Continue reading
How To Monetize Your Live Shows Using VNUE and Set.fm
This week on Hypebot's Music Biz Weekly podcast, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are joined by Zach Bair from VNUE to learn how – with virtually no upfront costs. Continue reading
Etiquette For Opening Bands
As an opening band, how you conduct yourself can make all the difference in either spurring your career upward, or dashing your hopes for music industry success entirely. Here we. Continue reading
Why Mexico City Us A Top Market For Many Musicians
While places like Los Angeles, New York, or London are likely to jump out as 'music cities', one which doesn't always leap to mind is Mexico City. While off the. Continue reading
Formula For Your Music Industry Success
[UPDATED] While achieving success in the music industry can be a challenge no matter what, trying to do so without following any kind of formula makes building a career in. Continue reading
Spotify Admits To Streaming 300,000 Songs Illegally
At a hearing to judge the merits of a proposed $43.4 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that would compensate publishers and songwriters for infringement, attorneys representing the interests of. Continue reading
Neil Young Archives Open With FREE Access To His Massive Catalog
[UPDATED] Neil Young has released his Archives, a website and streaming platform featuring virtually everything he has recorded as a soloist or in a band including Buffalo Springfield and Crosby. Continue reading
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This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary Mark Mulligan weighed in how indies win by playing the long game, a billionaire hologram producer responded to a lawsuit by Roy Orbison's sons, and. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Our advice and inciteful strategies for those DIY artists looking to make it in the music industry this week covered common mistakes STILL made on social media, how to make. Continue reading
