Paul Westerberg: 49 Min. For 49 Cents
Former Replacement frontman Paul Westerberg has tapped TuneCore to sell his new song "49" at AmazonMp3 and TuneCore.com. The song is a 49 minute 224k mp3 and marks the first. Continue reading
Tuesday Music Briefing: New Execs, Classic Sets, Lyle Lovett & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Interview: Inside a re-tooled Sonicbids Paul Westerberg releases a 49 minute song for 49 cents. Songness lets you test a song’s hit potential XM adds subscribers and debt. Continue reading
Looking For Podcast Topics
Thanks to Patrick Woodward and Duncan Freeman I’m part of a new bi-montlhy podcast called ArtistDish that explores the convergence of music and tech. You can listen and subscribe to. Continue reading
Inside Sonicbids: EPKs & Opportunities
CEO ANSWERS CRITICS WITH UPGRADES,TRANSPARENCY AND A NEW GUARANTEE Over the next two weeks we’ll be taking a look at the leading companies offering indie and d.i.y artists services that. Continue reading
Billions Adds Agent
Steven Himmelfarb today begins work as an agent at indie booking powerhouse The Billions Corporation after three years at Paquin Entertainment in Toronto. His roster, which includes Tokyo Police Club,. Continue reading
Napster Possible Takeover Target
With a sub $2 stock price but cash on hand of nearly $70 million, Napster has become an attractive target for firms like JDS Capital Management, the hedge fund that. Continue reading
iLike Hits 30M Users, Adds Major Features
Concert Promoter Ad Platform,Full Song Streams, Artist Royalties & MoreSocial music discovery service iLike has hit 30 million registered users and announced new features that include a new ad platform. Continue reading
LA Times Pink Slips Music Writers
The L.A. Times is the latest major newspaper cut staff and among the 150 employees let go is music writer Chuck Philips. Philips won a Pullitzer for his 1999 work. Continue reading