Apple Wants 90 Day Free Music Trial, Lyrics and Jay Z Seeks TIDAL Merger Partner
With the launch of Apple's new music service just a week away, the reports and rumors are flying everywhere and will likely accelerate. If $19 million advances to celebrity DJs. Continue reading
We’ve Got New Music Seminar Discount Codes!
We're proud to be be sponsoring The Hypebot Sessions at this year's New Music Seminar next month in New York City. It will be a full day of actionable information for. Continue reading
Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Wolfgang’s Vault • YouTube • Zoe Keating • Napster • More
Music publishers suing Wolfgang's Vault and Daytrotter, Zoe Keating, a look back at the major labels' reaction to Napster and getting fans to shows on a weeknight were all among. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: Sony • Shazam • Wolfgang’s Vault • More
Big new contracts for Sony's aging top two executives, music publishers sue Wolfgang's Vault, Shazam added visual recognition and usual suspects like YouTube and Spotify dominated this week's music industry. Continue reading
At Age 76 And 73, Sony’s Top Music Execs To Re-up For $27M A Year
At the risk of sound like an ageist (and admitting that I'm no kid), I keep hoping for a changing of the guard at the top of the music business.. Continue reading
Record Labels Join Effort To Keep .music Domain Control From Google, Amazon
It feels like we've been waiting for the .music domain forever. When released, it will open up to possibility for thousands of musicians and music companies to have a domain. Continue reading
Pandora, Spotify Top Music App Charts. Where Did TIDAL Rank?
Pandora and Spotify topped both the App Annie Top 10 music app "By Downloads" and "By Revenue" charts. Beats Music landed an impressive 3rd place finish on the revenue ranking. Even Rhapsody. Continue reading