iTunes Adds Indie Spotlight
iTunes has added an Indie Spotlight page that provides a home for bands and fans who prefer music created outside of the major label machine. The unofficial soft launch. Continue reading
EMI Sues Seeqpod & Favtape Opening New Fronts In Battle With Music Tech
v. MUSIC TECH UNDER ATTACK As part of an increasingly aggressive stance against music technology companies, EMI has joined Warner Music in suing playable search provider Seeqpod and added. Continue reading
The Digital Native Series
Kyle Bylin, Associate Editor Are the Digital Natives a myth? Should we be concerned? In no other time in history has it been more possible that a section of a. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Proves A Hit Ain’t What It Used To Be
Last week, country music's Taylor Swift topped the Billboard 200 with just 62,000 in sales according to Nielson Soundscan – a 32% drop over the previous week. Charlie Wilson sold . Continue reading
Daily D.I.Y. – Borrow Someone Else’s Fans
When first starting out, growing a fan base is one of the most difficult tasks any artist faces. At some point, the buzz grows and the momentum kicks in with. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music Brief: Music Tech Under Attack, Pirate Bay Day 8, Performance Rights, Isle Of Man & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: iTunes Adds Indie Spotlight Music Tech Under Attack: EMI Sues Seeqpod & Favtape Opening New Fronts In Battle With Music Tech Kyle Bylin's Digital Native Series Taylor Swift. Continue reading
UK Consumers Prefer Amazon to iTunes
Despite only recently entering the market, Amazon UK has established a lead in user preference for digital media delivery. Strategy Analytics' “Digital Media Survey: United Kingdom Country Profile,” asked broadband. Continue reading
Eminem Lawsuit Could Cost Labels Millions And Mean Higher Artist Royalties
Eminem's publishing company, FBT Productions, is suing Universal Music Group for $1.6 million in unpaid royalties from digital sales. At stake are tens of millions of dollars and the very. Continue reading
Live Nation & Ticketmaster Face Congress
Ticketmaster's Irving Azoff and Live Nation's Michael Rapino sat as witnessed before Senate judiciary committee hearing yesterday defending the merger of the two live music titans as neccessary to stay. Continue reading
eMusic Connects Fans To Facebook, Launches New “Free Music” Toolbar
eMusic has launched a new marketing campaign rebranding itself as the "internet's corner music store" where music discovery is enhanced by community and word of mouth. Integration with Facebook Connect. Continue reading
