REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Significant growth from both Rhapsody and BandsInTown, the founder of Grooveshark is found dead, and we question whether or not music streaming exclusives even matter. This and more in our. Continue reading

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Bitcoin Can’t Save The Music Industry If The Music Industry Continues To Resist Transparency

Yesterday music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard laid out the basics of what Bitcoin Blockchain is and how it could save the music industry.  Today, in Part Two of this must read series he. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week's most read on Hypebot: A new poll suggests trouble for Spotify, some tips for mastering Apple Music, and list of winners from 2015's AP Music Awards.

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.14.15: Spotify Discover • Grooveshark • YouTube’s Paid Service

Grooveshark co-founder Josh Greenberg was discovered dead at his Florida home on Sunday. Police say there are no signs of drug use or foul play.

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Live Nation & Yahoo Renew Concert Streaming Partnership

Yahoo and Live Nation spent the past year live-streaming a concert every day and  with the first year drawing to a close on July 14th, the numbers are in and. Continue reading

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How To Get Your Music Featured On iTunes, Beatport

Looking to get your music featured on Beatport or iTunes? Here are some different rules and techniques to utilize that will help to draw increased attention to your music, whatever service. Continue reading

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Major Executive Shakeup At EDM Giant SFXE

Much like its founder Robert Sillerman, EDM giant SFX Entertainment has been constantly shifting and somewhat volatile since birth.  Now, just days before Sillerman is set to take the public. Continue reading

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SFX’s Beatport To Power Major EDM Hub on Spotify

Spotify and Beatport today announced a significant partnership.  That means that  a major music streamer is partnering with another significant music streamer.  This sector really is starting to mature.

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5 Tactics For Ensuring Your Music Lasts After It Is Released

While many artists focus on building up the hype surrounding their album release, it takes a different sort of sustained effort to make sure your music has a long-lasting impact.

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Rhapsody Has 3 Million Paid Subscribers, Up 50% In Last Year

Rhapsody was one of the first streaming music services. For now, its been eclipsed by Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. But by sticking to "paid only," a model Apple also. Continue reading

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