Can MySpace Music Survive The MySpace Decline?
"MySpace Music profiles remain the simplest, fastest way to check out a new band", argues Ray Padget on Mashable. That's a matter of opinion, but there's no denying that MySpace. Continue reading
Live Nation: Here Come The Summer Ticket Promos
Faced with a sometimes sluggish concert season and growing complaints from fans over ticketing fees, Live Nation today announced “No Service Fee June” eliminating service fees on nearly 8 million. Continue reading
Apple Probe Expands To Other Media
Will The U.S. DoJ Punch A Hole In Apple's Walled Garden? A variety of sources are reporting that the U.S. Department of Justice has contacted several major media and tech. Continue reading
Half-Life Of A YouTube Video Is Just 6 Days
(Updated) The average YouTube video gets gets 50% of its views in the first 6 days after it is uploaded, according to TubeMogul via Silicon Valley Insider. After 20 days,. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: 2M iPads, 4th Anniv. Of Pirate Bay Raid, Hello + PlayNetwork & More
Apple has sold more than two million iPads in the 60 days since its launch on April 3. Apple also began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,. Continue reading
It Was A Gleeful Week At Music Retail
Glee & A Rolling Stones Reissue Boost Music Sales “This is an interesting and vibrant time for the entertainment industry, music in particular, with the top four albums this week. Continue reading
BuzzMedia Adds 6 Major Music Blogs: The Hype Machine, PureVolume, PopMatters Gorilla vs. Bear, Concrete Loop and RCRD LBL
FULL UPDATE: The Story Behind BuzzMedia & The Music Blogs (UPDATE 3) BuzzMedia has added today 6 major music blogs. PureVolume, PopMatters, Gorilla vs. Bear, The Hype Machine, Concrete Loop. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Music Connection, Sirius Android, Boxee, Visas & More
Michael Dolan exits Music Connection Magazine after 33 years at the helm. He has stepped down as both the president of the company and co-publisher/executive editor. The MC co-founder sold. Continue reading
REWIND: The Music Industry’s Week In Review
Amazon.com and Walmart tie for #2 U.S. music retailer. The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Apple's control of the music industry. Is another source of income shrinking? Artist Imogen. Continue reading
Introduce Yourself To The Hypebot Community
It's become a tradition for Hypebot to host occasional online holiday networking parties. For those readers outside the U.S., this time it's Memorial Day Weekend and the music business here. Continue reading
