New Book Reveals Songs That Changed People’s Lives
Former Hypebot editor and writer Kyle Bylin shares an excerpt from his newest book, Song Stories: Music That Shaped Our Identities and Changed Our Lives. It's a collection of essays written. Continue reading
It’s A Streaming World With Vinyl Only Living In, But It’s Living Much Better These Days [Glenn Peoples]
[UPDATED] Streaming and vinyl are two growth areas helping to return the music industry to profitability. But getting your vinyl pressed hasn't been easy. “You used to not have to. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Trump Eyes Public Broadcasting • Music Tech Startup Outlook • Yandex Triples • More
Wednesday 1.25.17 Music Business News From Around The Web With Public Broadcasting under siege, a new anti-net neutrality FCC chair and a radio ban on Madonna, the Trump era already. Continue reading
How To Use Pandora AMP To Score 50,000 Video Views In 3 Days
Here Kevin Breuner of the band Smalltown Poets details how he was able to use artist data in as a means of scoring over 50,000 video views in just three. Continue reading
Apple Updates iTunes – 12.5.5 Is Available To Download Now
Apple has released iTunes 12.5.5. After a major upgrade in December, this update appears relatively minor. The release notes only say that "this update includes minor app and performance improvements.". Continue reading
YouTube Pays Indies 10% Of What Spotify Does, says Merlin CEO
[UPDATED] One of the many current battles between tech and the music industry is the size and fairness of YouTube payments to creators and rightsholders. Charles Caldas, the CEO of. Continue reading
How The Big Tidal and Sprint Deal Benefits Both [Mark Mulligan]
Yesterday's deal between Tidal and Sprint is a big deal for both companies, says MIDiA's Mark Mulligan. But its not just because it was for a reported $200 million on. Continue reading
EXPERIMENT: Is It Possible For An Indie Artist To Earn $20,000 In 200 Days On Spotify?
[UPDATED] Here one entrepreneurial musician outlines his experiment to see whether or not he can generate enough revenue in 200 days of streaming his music on Spotify to buy his. Continue reading
YouTube Launches New Chat Feature
Following months of testing, it appears YouTube is finally dipping chat feature toe in the water. Canada is thus far the only country lucky enough to have access to the. Continue reading
