Pandora Paid Pharrell Just $6300 For 105 Million “Happy” Plays
It's easy to grow tired of reading stories that chronicle how little artists make from streaming music. On the one hand, streaming is reshaping the industry. On the other, the. Continue reading
Spotify Plays The Big Numbers Game
Hot on the heels of Apple’s less-than-dazzling entrance into the streaming market Spotify made two big announcements: a further $526 million in funding and 20 million paying subscribers with 55 million free users. Not a. Continue reading
Following Apple’s Lead, Deezer Offers Almost Free 3 Month Trial
Even before launching, Apple Music is having a major effect on the marketplace. Following Apple's controversial move to offer free month trial subscriptions, Deezer is countering with an almost free. Continue reading
Billboard Names 30 Most Powerful In EDM
Billboard has named its 30 most powerful people in EDM and its an eclectic mix of artists, promoters, executives and entrepreneurs that hint at the diversity ahead in the greater. Continue reading
REWIND – The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: Apple Music • Spotify • 8Tracks • More
The unveiling of Apple Music dominated this week's music industry news. But Spotify responded with impressive new paid subscriber stats and a bug funding round. And yes, there was other. Continue reading
Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
A how to guide to claiming your artist profile on Apple Music's new CONNECT direct to fan platform was the most read post on Hypebot last week. Other Apple Music. Continue reading
Apple Music Targets The Mainstream Market
In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Cortney Harding and Kyle Bylin discuss the launch of Apple Music. How is Apple Music different from Spotify Now? How can Apple improve its. Continue reading
