Atlantic Records Subpoenas Reddit to Nab Twenty One Pilots Leaker

There was major backlash a decade ago when major labels started suing fans and internet services over file sharing. While its unlikely to elicit a mass response, Atlantic Records isn't. Continue reading

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Today Is Record Store Day. Get Off Your Ass And Go Buy Something

"Independent record stores are much more than the name suggests. They are an international community and platform where music has an outlet and an opportunity to grow over the long. Continue reading

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Record Store Day 2015 Spotlight: The Exchange

One day a year, music fans who prefer to listen to music on vinyl are rewarded with special releases that “validate” their interest in and passion. The Music Business Association. Continue reading

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Warner Bros Records Names Peter Thea, EVP Creative Content

Warner Bros. Records today announced the appointment of Peter Thea as Executive Vice President, Creative Operations. Thea served as EVP of Universal Republic & Island Def Jam from 2011 to 2013,. Continue reading

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Warner Brothers Records Names Dan McCarroll President

Warner Bros. Records (WBR) today named Dan McCarroll as President effective January 1st. McCarroll had been most recently been president of Capital Records and prio to that was at EMI publishing.

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CHANGES @ Warner Music, Big Machine, Tunetribe & More

Warner Music Group has promoted Kris Ahrend to the position of Senior Vice President, Recorded Music Rights Administration.  Sarah McGrady has joined Big Machine Label Group as Sr. Manager, Partnership Marketing. 

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Warner Bros. Attempting To Dodge Responsibility For False DMCA Takedowns

By Mike Masnick of Techdirt. One of the bizarre side notes to Hollywood's big lawsuit against the cyberlocker Hotfile was a countersuit against Warner Bros. by Hotfile, for using the. Continue reading

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Music Tech Funding: Snapverse Raises $3.5 Million, Applauze Reels In $7.2 Million

It's truly amazing how much money is going into tech companies including those with various degrees of music in the mix. Snapverse, which launched an app combining user video clips. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Lou Reed Sales Soar, iTunes Radio Survey, Spotify+Tango, Keating @ Disruptors & More

WEDNESDAY 10.30.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab

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So, That’s Where The Money Goes: Warner Music’s New $16M Per Year NYC Office

Major record labels have long claimed that they need to take huge profits from hit records to make up for their many misses.  But its the excesses, particularly in this. Continue reading

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Shakeup At Warner Music UK: Tattersfield Exits

Warner Music Group today revealed that Christian Tattersfield has decided to step down from his role as CEO, Warner Music UK and Co-Chairman, Warner Bros. Records UK in February 2014.. Continue reading

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