Don’t Sleep: Subtle Impact of Turning Your Computer OFF [Hisham Dahud]
This short piece comes from independent music professional and former Hypebot contributor Hisham Dahud. Here's an unexpected revelation: I used to put my laptop to 'sleep' upon ending a workday.. Continue reading
Kobalt’s AWAL Inks Little Simz And Her Label AGE 101
Kobalt's recording arm AWAL has announced a global partnership deal with the hot UK hip hop artist Little Simz and her label, AGE 101. The company previously worked together for. Continue reading
How To Manage The Rolling Stones
In this piece we hear from Joyce Smith, the current manager of The Rolling Stones, and their associate for the past thirty years. Here she discusses the challenges of the. Continue reading
Elektra Music Group Adds Two To A&R Team
WMG's Elektra Music Group, which is relaunching as a standalone label group on Oct 1st, has announced two A&R appointments. Will McDonald has joined the label as VP President, A&R. Continue reading
Caroline Distribution Names Jacqueline Saturn President
Veteran label exec Jacqueline Saturn has been promoted to the position of President at Caroline, the independent distribution and label services arm of Capitol Music Group. Saturn will lead Caroline’s 50. Continue reading
Get Paid: How To Get Your Songwriting Splits Right [Video]
Chris Robley of CD Baby shares a helpful video from ASCAP on the importance of making sure you get all the co-songwriting from writing as soon as a song is. Continue reading
Viagogo Sues Ed Sheeran Promoter, Refuses To Testify Before Parliament [UPDATE]
UPDATED: Secondary ticketer Viagogo has sued Ed Sheeran’s promotion company, alleging fraud over canceled tickets to the singers recent tour. The startup also has refused to testify before a committee. Continue reading
AI Is Creating New Opportunities For Artists, Disruptors
When new technology is introduced to the music industry, artists and musicians often flock to it to create new music, and new businesses. The next tech now positioned to disrupt. Continue reading
