Get Involved In The Growing Hypebot Community
Hypebot works best as a two way conversation, and we try to make getting involved easy. We recently added a Google+ button and you can join us on Twitter (@hypebot). Continue reading
How To Sell Out Properly
So you want to get signed to a label? To get signed, music labels have to feel like your music will give them a return on their investment or it’s. Continue reading
What A Real Major Label Contract Looks Like – Breaking Benjamin Court Documents
(UPDATED) Ever wish you could sneak a peak at real major label record contract? You can, thanks to Benjamin Burnley, frontman of hard rockers Breaking Benjamin. He's fired the band. Continue reading
Dubset Pays Everybody But How Will They Get Paid?
"DJ Defined" web and mobile app radio service Dubset recently received $500k in funding on top of $100k and it looks like they're going to need it. They've developed unique. Continue reading
Warner Music Losses Narrow: 60% Of Artists Have 360 Deals, Spotify ‘Traction Is Ecouraging’
In its first earnings call since acquisition by Access Industries, Warner Music Group reported narrowing losses of $46 million for the fiscal third quarter, compared to a $55 million loss. Continue reading
Billboard Pro Closes After Just 4 Months
Billboard has closed new registration to its independent and d.i.y. artist subscription site Billboard Pro after just over 4 months of operation. "We are not accepting new registrations at this. Continue reading
More News: UK Music Down $309M, Rdio To iPad, Facebook Update, Napster UK, Spotify Lawsuit, More
UK music industry revenue fell £189M / $309M USD. Digital revenue continues to grow as CD sales fall and digital piracy hits UK music industry takings. (Guardian) Rdio has beat. Continue reading
PM Update: Rdio Grabs Telus Exclusive, VibeDeck + Soundcloud, Palmese Exits RCA
Rdio has been named the sole provider of music subscription services to more than seven million wireless customers who use TELUS, a top tier carrier in Canada. VibeDeck has integrated. Continue reading
YouTube Creator Playbook: “The First 15 Seconds”
YouTube has released a YouTube Creator Playbook designed to help you maximize the impact of your videos. It will be periodically updated and is a rich resource for thinking through. Continue reading
Why No One is Reading Your Newsletter
You’re a musician and have collected a list of email addresses and started sending out newsletters to these potential fans. This is great, but are people reading your newsletter or. Continue reading
