Online Concert Site Fabchannel Shuts Down
International online concert channel Fabchannel.com is shutting down after nine years citing "bad economic prospects within the music and online advertising market". Content including 1000 live shows will be available. Continue reading
New Limewire Darknet Client Broadens Front In Pointless P2P Battle
The increasingly pointless battle to stop unauthorized file sharing just got more difficult with the latest release of P2P client Limewire. Upgrade 5.1.1 opens the creation of darknets – difficult. Continue reading
Band Uses 4 iPhone Apps To Produce Viral Hit
The most brilliant digital marketing strategies executed by the smartest digital teams quite often don't come close to creating the viral boost that a little imagination, ingenuity and sense of. Continue reading
Nimbit Gets $1M For Music Commerce Platform
Amidst a very real venture funding cool down, direct-to-music fan commerce platform Nimbit has mange to complete a $1 million funding round led by New England based CommonAngels. The money. Continue reading
Interview: Jed Carlson of ReverbNation (Part Three)
Kyle Bylin, Associate Editor Continuation of interview with Jed Carlson, COO of ReverbNation. Q: Why is it important for artists to have a strategy that is unique to them, but. Continue reading
After Leak, Yeah Yeah Yeahs Rush Digital Release
Following the leak of their new album, indie rockers the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are digitally rush releasing "It's Blitz" digitally to the beginning of next week, several weeks prior to. Continue reading
Daily DIY – Develop Your Personal Brand
Sometimes the best ideas for moving your career in music forward don't come from all of the blogs, books and consultants designed to serve the music community. A recent post. Continue reading
Friday’s Music Brief: Darknets, Nimbit, Net Radio Royalties, Tap Tap Revenge & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Limewire Darknet Client Broadens Front In Pointless P2P Battle Nimbit Gets $1M For Music Commerce Platform Online Concert Site Fabchannel Shuts Down Band Uses 4 iPhone Apps To. Continue reading
Apple Corps Gives Rock Band What It Won’t Give Apple Inc: The Beatles
Apple Corps, Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games will release of The Beatles: Rock Band video game worldwide on 9/9. The release marks the first time that Apple Corp has licensed. Continue reading
Will YouTube And Universal’s New Vevo Music Hub “Do No Harm” To Indies?
Both the Wall Street Journal and cNet are reporting that Universal Music Group and YouTube are in serious discussions to create a hub for music videos. The other three major. Continue reading
