SoundCloud Responds To Cash Crunch Claims
This morning we reported that SoundCloud could run out of cash within months. The news came straight from SoundCloud's latest financial filings; and at a time when the company is. Continue reading
SoundCloud Admits It Could Run Out Of Cash Within Months
SoundCloud is closer to financial disaster than previously thought, according to new financial filings. This comes at a time when the streamer, which has supported the careers of many indie musicians,. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: Spotfify “Must” Find Profitability • Coachella, BottleRock Lineups • Facebook Music ID Plans • More
Wednesday 1.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify's efforts to prep for an IPO mean nothing until they are able to close overdue major labels deals. Updated continuously. Continue reading
Google Rumored To Be Interested In Acquiring SoundCloud, Pandora Seeking Alternative Suitors To Sirius XM
Spotfify is prepping a major IPO. But on day 3 of 2017, that's already looking unlikely to be the year's biggest story in music streaming. Google is reportedly sniffing around. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In looking back at some of the most popular and frequently read stories from the holiday week, we revisit music industry leaders' predictions for 2017, SoundCloud's end of year report,. Continue reading
Spotify’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud No Longer Likely
Although rumors have been flying about Spotify's potential purchase of SoundCloud for quite some time, it looks as though any hopes of such an acquisition have been dashed. Here we. Continue reading
Shazam To Add Songkick Concert Listings In 2017
In a year end letter, Songkick CEO Matt Jones shared some impressive direct to fans ticket sales stats and an announcement that Shazam would be joining Spotify, SoundCloud and Pandora in distributing. Continue reading
SoundCloud Touts Music Discovery, Creator Updates In Year End Report
SoundCloud is touting improvements in both music discovery and tools for creators in its year-end wrap up. 2016 was the year that the music streamer finally added a paid subscription. Continue reading
Billboard, Nielsen Finally Add Streaming To 19 Genre Album Charts
Nielsen Entertainment and Billboard announced they will be shifting 19 genre album charts from sales-based to consumption-based charts that blend album sales, track equivalent sales and streaming equivalent plays. The. Continue reading
7 Nashville Music Companies Unite To Help Developing Artists
There is no shortage of companies created to help musicians as they begin and build their careers. But when seven Nashville artist services firms join together to provide a one-stop. Continue reading
2017 Will Be The Year Of The Platform, Tidal Will Sell To Apple Predicts MIDiA Research
[UPDATED] Analysts MIDiA, who claim an 84% success rate for their 2016 predictions are back with their crystal ball for 2017. Music predictions include a Spotify IPO and the subsequent start of. Continue reading
