Eminem Condemns The State of “Hip-Pop” Music
Have you heard the leaked track by Eminem called "Syllables"? Don't worry if you haven't. The song is best described as a steadily declining train wreck that starts off with. Continue reading
MySpace Eyes Massive Layoffs As News Corp Looks For A Buyer
MySpace is considering massive layoffs that could cut as much as 50% of the struggling social network's 1100 person workforce according to a several sources. Parent company News Corp has. Continue reading
Thanks To Social Marketing Guru Chris Brogan For 3 Words To Guide Us In 2011
One of the few non-music industry thinkers that I try to read daily is Chris Brogan and every New Year the social marketing expert and blogger chooses three words to. Continue reading
Music Biz News: Google Newsstand, Video Fuels iTunes, ISP Music, Facebook Worth $500B, & More
Could Google save or reinvent the music magazine? Google pushing publishers to support a digital newsstand for Android devices.That means chasing Apple, which already sells digital versions of magazines and. Continue reading
It’s Your Last Chance To Join Hypebot’s Online Networking Party: Shameless Plugs Allowed
It's holiday tradition for Hypebot to host an online networking party. We started this one just before Christmas and our great community kept it going throughout the holiday break. They've introduced themselves,. Continue reading
Rewind – The Music Industry’s Week In Review: Tickets Decline, Social Media Marketing & More
Tickets sold in 2010 declined, many fans are staying home instead. 14 music industry thought leaders share what's ahead in 2011. Marketers are increasingly tying social media into email campaigns.. Continue reading
MP3s Respected As Much As Enrique Iglesias
"MP3s get about as much respect as Enrique Iglesias. Nobody holds them precious. Nobody collects them the way they do LPs or even CDs. And the disposability and intangibility of. Continue reading
Top Ten Most Requested Cover Songs of 2010
LimeLight, the online mechanical licensing clearance service, sent over their list of the most requested songs for mechanical licenses in 2010. This is worldwide. It's an interesting glimpse into the. Continue reading
33% Of Internet Users Paid For Digital Music Online
According to the results of a survey conducted by The Pew Internet organization, 33% of Internet users have paid for digital music online. It's hard to say. Is this newly. Continue reading
Ariel Hyatt: 7 Things I Hope For The New Music Industry In 2011
Happy New Year everyone! I’m raising my glass to MORE! 1. More Support For Each Other. It takes a team to launch any effort, whether it’s releasing an album, getting. Continue reading