Exfm: The Web Is Your Music Library [INTERVIEW]
This post is by Alison McCarthy (@aliiimac). She's an intern at Hypebot. Recently I spoke with Charles Smith, Founder and COO of exfm, a new music discovery service that works as. Continue reading
Music Listening – The Least Popular Mobile Activity
ComScore published its 2010 Digital Year in Review report. In their analysis of what Americans are doing with their mobile devices, listening to music didn't fare well, which is a. Continue reading
Better Than The Van Gets Revamped
After nearly a year in development, the new Better Than The Van site is now live. There are lots of new features and things that current site members need to. Continue reading
Guy Hands Wants To Buy EMI Back
Just a week after loosing control of EMI to Citigroup, Terra Firma's Guy Hands says he'd be interested in buying EMI back. "It's about price," Hands said in a speech. Continue reading
Torrent Offers 792 Tracks From SXSW 2011 Bands
SXSW has put 792 tracks from bands playing official showcases at this year's conference up on their web site streamable via Shoutcast. But as they do every year. SXSWtorrent.com (unofficially). Continue reading
Music Biz News: 26 Labels vs. IsoHunt, Songkick Gets $2M, Deezer Goes International, Vevo & More
Record Labels Sue isoHunt for Millions – 26 record labels have sued Canadian BitTorrent site isoHunt for allegedly facilitating copyright infringement on a massive scale. The labels hope to shut. Continue reading
The Official Music Industry Launch Calendar – PLUS: Six Reasons to Be Excited For Music In 2011
2011 will be the year that defines the trajectory of digital music. The developments that everyone has been waiting for are on their way. In the past few months, launch. Continue reading
Sonicbids & Songtrust Partner For D.I.Y Publishing
Later today Sonicbds further expands its artist services offering with the addition of a new Songtrust app within each artist's account. The app will help members manage their music publishing. Continue reading
HOW TO: Optimize the Individual Fan Experience
This post is by Brian Vinikoor, the Head of Marketing at Secret Road. "We're having a great day here at Zappos" is the first of many enthusiastic lines you hear when calling. Continue reading
Fanatic.fm Connects Bands With Brands For Charity
How to monetize music is the biggest challenge of the post-Napster music industry. At Midem 2010, Ian K. introduced himself with an exciting concept that's a four-way win for artists,. Continue reading
