New Deals: Razor & Tie With Sony, IODA Adds Orfeon
Indie label Razor & Tie has expanded its distribution deal with Sony to include digital. The two have been tied for physical distribution since 1998. (press release) Digital distributor IODA. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music Brief: Going Green, Blackerberry Rules, Pirate Bay, Real, Promo Shuffle. Watunes, Live Nation & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Can Digital Music Marketing "Best Practices" Actually Increase Revenue? CD Packaging Study: "It Isn't Easy Being Green" Where Is Your Blackberry Music App? RIM Outsells The iPhone What. Continue reading
Spotify Song Stats Revealed
With more than 1 million subscribers in the UK alone and 40k more signing up very day, Spotify is delivering some impressive numbers. But how many tracks does the EU. Continue reading
Apple Rejects Indecent NIN iPhone App
And Gets A Few Choice Words From Reznor In Return "We cannot post this version of your iPhone application to the App Store at this time because it contains objectionable. Continue reading
What Happens To One Click Wonders?
Kyle Bylin, Associate Editor Yesterday, browsing through the popular feed on Digg, I came across the headline “Amazing Student Music Video Shot in One Take” and it piqued my interest.. Continue reading
Mounting A Band Web Campaign? Topspin Says “Best Practices” Matter.
Early Data Reveals Surprises Including Twitter Direct band to fan sales is the new holy grail; not just for indie musicians, but for a growing number of major label. Continue reading
Monday’s Music Brief: Apple Rejects NIN, MTV Social Venture, iTunes Price Hike, MySpace Makeover, & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Apple Rejects Indecent NIN iPhone App What Happens To One Click Wonders? Mounting A Band Web Campaign? Topspin Says "Best Practices" Matter. Follow Hypebot Email, RSS, Friendfeed &. Continue reading
REWIND: Music’s Week In Review
@ MySpace: A New CEO Could Mean More Trouble and MySpace Adds More Top Execs From Tech Big executive changes at blog network Buzz Media as they slash the Idolator. Continue reading
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