Rhapsody’s iPhone App Downloaded 500K
Rhapsody's iPhone app has been downloaded 500,000 time according to the company. "Over 500K shrewd users have decided that unlimited access to practically any song, practically anywhere ain't such a. Continue reading
VEVO To Launch Before Year’s End
(Updated) YouTube is on the verge of getting its first real competition…or not. Tucked inside yesterday's announcement that Universal and Sony backed music video channel VEVO had received major funding. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Apple Leaps, EMI vs. Robertson Takes Turn, EU Digital Deal & Morel
Apple Dropping Hints (On Tablet?) During Very Happy Earnings Call (Channel Web) Apple iTunes seen hitting more EU markets in 2010. (Reuters) Judge allows EMI to personally sue Robertson –. Continue reading
We’re Having Technical Difficulties
Tuesday AM (Update 2) Hypebot is having some technical difficulties this morning…. The last 5 days of posts disappeared. Most have now been reconstructed. Unfortunately: Many of your great comments. Continue reading
Minds for the Future: Why Digital Immersion Matters
"If we hope to head towards a bright future in the digital age, then, it begins with preparing Digital Natives and other young kids to help lead the way." Kyle. Continue reading
Pledge Music Launches Latest Fan Funding Platform
Move over Sellaband and Slicethepie. New UK based Pledge Music has launched the latest platform to help artists raise cash for a new recording project from fans. There's not much new in. Continue reading
Live Nation Ticketmaster Merger Faces Hurdles
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) While negotiations between Ticketmaster, Live Nation and the Justice Department continue, sources close to the matter are reporting that the two companies may need to make major concessions. Continue reading
LEGO Rock Band: Why???
I admit that the allure of using a controller to interact with animated action on a screen holds limited appeal for me. Perhaps its my age or the fact that. Continue reading
Do You Follow We Follow?
First, a big thank-you to all of our Twitter followers who collectively made Hypebot the #1 "Most Influential" Music Industry News Twitter stream and #3 in the overall Music Industry category according to Digg owned Twitter ranking. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Vevo Investor, Spotify Mobile, Chrysalis, Pias + YouTube & More
More Music Industry News: Vevo Investor, Spotify Mobile, Chrysalis, Pias + YouTube & More by Bruce Houghton Vevo Gets Its Investor: Abu Dhabi Media Joins “Hulu for Music Videos” (MediaMemo) Spotify to. Continue reading