Thursday’s Music Brief: Springsteen, Ticketmaster, WMG, Relix, Another Sales Drop & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: An Angry Springsteen Opposes Live Nation Ticketmaster Merger WMG Reports 34% Drop In Operating Income Video: Groove Armada & Bicardi Review Their Unique Partnership Daily D.I.Y. – Making. Continue reading
Live Nation & Ticketmaster Near Merger
Live Nation & Ticketmaster are near a merger according to sources sited in today's Wall Street Journal. The move would combine the world's top concert promoter and the largest ticketing. Continue reading
How Jonathan Coulton Became An Internet Rock Star On The Cheap
Jonathan Coulton quit his programming job in 2005 to become a full-time musician. He's met with some tangible success and this month shared his budget conscious approach in, of all. Continue reading
Daily D.I.Y. – Poll Your Fans
FOR THE INDIE IN US ALL – Knowing what fans are thinking and want can help shape marketing strategies, where to perform, which t-shirt to print 200 of and when. Continue reading
A Few Random Thoughts Post Midem
Here are a few rather random personal takeaways from Midemnet and Midem 2009. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to the entire Reed Midem team, as well. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music Brief: Live Nation, New RIAA Lawyer, EU Net Crackdown & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Live Nation & Ticketmaster Near Merger How Jonathan Coulton Became An Internet Rock Star On The Cheap Daily D.I.Y. – Poll Your Fans A Few Random Thoughts Post. Continue reading
Corey Smith’s Manager Responds To $4.2M Claim
On Friday, Hypebot posted an article by Tech Dirt's Mike Masnick on the rise of indie artist Corey Smith, "From Weekend Warrior To $4.2M By Giving His Music Away For. Continue reading
Songwriter Amanda Ghost Named New President Of Epic Records
For once the artist really has come out on top, as singer songwriter Amanda Ghost has been named the new president of Epic Records, part of Sony's Columbia/Epic Label Group.. Continue reading
Daily D.I.Y. – Know Where Your Fans Are
FOR THE INDIE IN ALL OF US – It doesn't seem like it matters now. You just want to get as many emails on your list as possible. But as. Continue reading
