Major Labels File Billion Dollar Piracy Suit vs Cox
The three major labels, Sony, Universal, and Warner Music, have hit telecommunications company Cox and its ISP service with a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement in the latest challenge to the. Continue reading
Understanding Music Streaming’s Incredible Growth
New numbers out from Nielsen have revealed that the popularity of streaming is continuing to grow at a precipitous rate. Here we hear from multiple industry experts on what this. Continue reading
Deezer Adds $185M At $1B Valuation, Rotana Partnership
Paris based music streaming service Deezer has raised another $185 million in funding based on a $1.16 billion valuation. It's an impressive value for a service with just 14 million. Continue reading
How Get A Blog Premier For Your Next Release
While much has changed in the music industry, getting proper press coverage remains an important part of pushing new music. Here we look at some tips and tricks that can. Continue reading
NYT Expose Looks Inside The Culture Of Billboard Magazine
The New York Times‘ Ben Sisario has published a scathing report on the business culture of Billboard, both before and after the exit of chief John Amato. The expose comes. Continue reading
Music for Mourning: The Heartbreak of Losing Your Favorite Artist [Kyle Bylin]
Long-time Hypebot contributor Kyle Bylin reflects on the death of his favorite lead singer and lyric writer, Scott Hutchison of indie rock band Frightened Rabbit. He says, "Hutchison described the struggles of finding. Continue reading
25 Great Ways To Get Fans To Take Action
With newsfeeds as saturated as they are these days, getting and keep you fans' attention can seem next to impossible. One way to cut through the chatter and truly engage. Continue reading
Musical.ly, TicTok Apps Merge As Facebook Closes In
Popular short video music app Musical.ly is merging with TikTok today, in a move to consolidate their substantial audiences just as Facebook and Instagram ramp up their own efforts to. Continue reading
FREE COURSE: How To Create A Killer Musician Website
As an artist, your website should offer fans more than just a place to listen to music. It represents an opportunity to establish your brand and market directly to fans.. Continue reading
