SoundExchange Q1 Collections Down Thanks To Pandora Direct Deals
Digital radio performing rights organization SoundExchange has reported its first down quarter, thanks to new Pandora direct deals with rights holders. Collections were $161.9 million in 2017, compared to $189.3 million. Continue reading
TUE BRIEF: Feds Fund Arts, PBS • Twitter, Live Nation To Stream Concerts • Indies Talk Music Tech • More
TUESDAY 5.2.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Twitter's live streaming are an extension of it's "now" brand, but is this how we want to watch concerts? Updated under. Continue reading
Why Spotify Wants Blockchain & How All The Music Industry’s Blockchain Dreams Can Come True
[UPDATED] During the course of its recent acquisition spree, Spotify bought Blockchain company Mediachain Labs, hoping that the company would be able to solve some of its wayward copyright issues.. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
In this edition of our tips and advice section we share industry navigation guidance for songwriters, the best way to convert interested fans into show attendees, how to build a. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this look back over a busy seven days in music industry news we revisit Apple Music's relaunch, Instagram's dash past 700 million users, IFPI numbers reveal the music business. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: The Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most frequently perused posts from the week's music industry news this week included those covering Spotify's plan to implement its own music hardware and voice control, the best way. Continue reading
Tips For Launching Your First Indie Album
The game has changed drastically when it comes to getting into the record industry. While getting your material out there has become easier, standing out from the crowd enough to. Continue reading
Streaming Income For TuneCore Artists grew 85% Last Year
New stats from TuneCore, shared as part of its launch today of SocialPro, show another year of sustained growth, with artist revenue up 32% to $188 million in 2016. Like. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires Blockchain Innovators Mediachain Labs
In what appears to be an acquire-hire, the team from blockchain startup Mediachain will be joining Spotify in New York City to help the music streamer create "a more fair,. Continue reading
