Choosing A Band Name So You Will Be Found Online
Chris Bolton writes on Music Think Tank about the importance of choosing the right band name. Bands need to choose a unique name that fans can find easily online. Throughout. Continue reading
Microsoft Zune Discontinued Amidst Falling Demand
Microsoft has opted to cease development of the Zune. Current models will remain for sale, but newer ones will not be released. Instead, Microsoft is shifting its focus to mobile. Continue reading
Earbits Makes Noise With #SXSW Channel, Babygrande’s 10th Anniversary
(UPDATED) The small team behind Earbits, the buzz-worthy Y Combinator startup that offers feature-rich interactive music streaming, is working almost 24/7 to get above the noise at both SXSW Interactive. Continue reading
MOG Brings On-Demand Music to Mini Dashboard
The addition of MOG to the Mini dashboard reveals the potential for on-demand music in the car. Users plug their iPhone directly into the Mini and it automatically recognizes the. Continue reading
Bon Jovi Thinks Steve Jobs Is “Personally Responsible For Killing The Music Business.”
Well, Jon Bon Jovi has learned from his peers how to get press. Just argue that the Internet is destroying rock, liken it to an atomic bomb, or, in this. Continue reading
AM Biz News: Piracy Is Global Pricing Problem, Why A&R Is Broken, Britney Spears’s Legal Battle & More
We post a roundup of music business news mid-morning (ET) each weekday and when warranted add a PM update late in the afternoon. For breaking news follow @hypebot on Twitter. Report: Piracy a "global. Continue reading
PM Update: AOL Music Cuts, Cat To The Orchard, $1.6M To ShowClix, Net Radio, SuperGlued App
Hypebot publishes a morning roundup of industry news mid-morning (ET) every weekday and when warranted add this PM update late in the afternoon. For breaking news follow @hypebot on Twitter.. Continue reading
Slacker Introduces Exclusive Plain White T’s Station
Slacker is now featuring a Plain White T's curated radio station, and even if you're not a fan of the pop rock group, it's worth checking out. On this "Spotlight" station,. Continue reading
#SXSW – Will We See You In Austin This Week?
I'm heading to SXSW tomorrow. The hundreds of announcements, panels and events along with 2,000+ bands and countless meetings can be a bit overwhelming. But here are some things that. Continue reading
Why I Am Obsessed With Direct-To-Fan Marketing
This post is by Michael Fiebach, Founder of Fame House. Why “obsessed” you ask? Well, I have been working with a Philly based hip-hop group “OCD: Moosh & Twist,” and. Continue reading
