3 Simple Steps That Would Fix The Record Business In 2016 Using Windowing
Although hardly a new marketing technique, the time-tested practice of "windowing" new music releases could be the industry's ticket to a more profitable future, as well as providing artists with greater. Continue reading
My Top Tech Launches Of 2015 – Dmitri Vietze, Rock Paper Scissors
Between now and the end of the year, we'll be asking music industry and music tech leaders to name their top 5 or so music tech launches of 2015. Today. Continue reading
Getting A Publicist’s Attention: 3 Creative And Easy Ways
With so many bands and artists out there clamoring for attention, capturing the interest of a publicist becomes quite a challenge. Here are three creative techniques you can employ which will increase. Continue reading
Rhapsody, Napster End 2015 With 3.5 Million Subscribers, 45% Growth
When listing streaming music services, we sometimes don't include Rhapsody. But 45% growth – all in paid subscribers – coming during a year when Apple Music and Tidal launched, Rdio. Continue reading
Pop Vs. No Pop: Integrity In The Industry
Both a genre and an ethical guideline, this article examines the phenomenon of No Pop, and the idea that artists and music fans should move away from the conventional, profit driven. Continue reading
Billboard Scores How Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora, Amazon Prime Did In 2015
Taking a page from the likes of TMZ and Buzzfeed, Billboard has become increasingly fond of creating thumbs up/down style infographics that, while short on nuance, offer interesting snapshots of. Continue reading
It’s Not Too Late To Join Us For Hypebot’s San Francisco Music and Tech Meetup On Tuesday Night
Tomorrow night on Tuesday, December 15th, we'll be hosting our 5th San Francisco Music Meets Tech Meetup from 6-9PM at Upcider. Let's grab a drink and talk about Apple Music, Spotify, and. Continue reading
