COMMENTARY: There has been a lot of speculation about the newly combined Ticketmaster and music management giant Front Line. The only thing that we know for sure is that its. Continue reading

A group of seven UK download providers have banded together to brand the mp3 in an effort to end consumer confusion over the DRM and compatibility issues.  What do you. Continue reading

This is a victorious update of of Hypebot’s election day post. HE’S MORE LIKELY TO BUY YOUR CD –   Barack Obama has eclectic musical tastes. He already has “everything. Continue reading

HYPEBOT FEATURES: The New Ticketmaster: Iriving Azoff Is Looking In The Wrong Place For A New Business Model The MP3 Gets A Logo. What Do You Think? The Piracy Paradox. Continue reading

Already battered by the economy and a sub-$1 stock price, Sirius XM faces a new challenge from a group calling itself Save Sirius. 500 incensed Sirius XM shareholders have banned. Continue reading

Indie classical label and distributor Naxos has re-launched ClassicsOnline.com  with nearly 22,000 DRM-free albums from more than 100 labels downloadable at 320 kbps. Membership is free and includes three free. Continue reading

Admit it, you’re too hyped up about the election to get much work done today.  But just in case… HYPEBOT FEATURES: 5 Selfish Reasons Every Musician Should Vote For Barack. Continue reading