Rhapsody Adds Over 100,000 New Subscribers
Since April, Rhapsody has gained over 100,000 net new subscribers. The total number is upwards of 750,000. The company estimates that there are around 1.5 million US music subscribers, which. Continue reading
The Psychological Underpinnings of Bieber Fever
You're interested. Don't lie. Why do 12-year-old girls like Justin Bieber? Today, research suggests that girls are developing faster than ever before. They reach preadolescence faster than their male counterparts.. Continue reading
Pure Discovery Isn’t A Business Model [VIDEO]
Scion's Music(Less) Music Conference has posted several great videos that explore the dynamic between A&R and music bloggers. In theory, bloggers perform the discovery function that's been long attributed to. Continue reading
Full #MIDEM Coverage & We Want To Hear From You!
I'll be on the ground in Cannes, France for Midem 2011 by the time you read this. While there I'll be sharing breaking news on Twitter @hypebot and posting all. Continue reading
Rumor: iTunes & Safari to Merge, Become Web App
This is only a rumor, but it's an interesting one. Three Guys and a Podcast claims that Apple is planning to replace the current version of iTunes with a web-only. Continue reading
Vevo Plans 2011 UK Launch – No Official Date
While US fans wait for Spotify, UK fans are waiting for Vevo. Though I suspect the fever pitch isn't quite as pronounced. Nonetheless, Vevo plans to launch in the UK. Continue reading
WMG’s Edgar Bronfman Jr. Found Guilty In French Court, Fined $6.7 Million
Just a quick flight from where the world's music industry is gathering in Cannes, a court in Paris has found Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Warmer Music Group's Chairman and CEO, guilty. Continue reading
#Midem: The Action Begins in Cannes
The registration desk is open and people are starting to arrive in Cannes for Midem, the international music industry's annual gathering of the tribes. No word yet on attendance numbers,. Continue reading
UMG To Release Out-of-Print CDs Via CreateSpace
Universal Music Group has partnered with CreateSpace, an Amazon.com company, to release classic out-of-print CDs using their disc on demand service. Titles featured will be recordings by artists such as. Continue reading
IODA Announces New Dashboard #Midem
Jumping ahead of the rush of announcements to come, U.S. based digital music distributor IODA today announced at Midem the launch of the redesigned global Rightsholder Dashboard, the main interface. Continue reading