SliceThePie Logs 1M Reviews
There are a number of competing online and D.I.Y. fan to artist financing systems, and perhaps the most popular Slicethepie just hit a milestone as volunteer "scouts" submitted their millionth. Continue reading
Is Sony BMG Hurting The Music Industry?
COMMENTARY: When Amazon launched an all mp3 download store, it seemed as if DRM was finally dead. But now things seem stalled. Napster just joined Amazon selling only mp3’s. Wal-Mart. Continue reading
Equity vs. Cash For Rights Societies?
The major labels and publishers often get flack for stalling innovation with demands for large advances and other demands, and deservedly so. But performing rights societies, with their own complex. Continue reading
Gydget Gets Band Widgets Right
Few music 2.0 tools have gotten higher adoption rates as widgets. These little pieces of code are popular because they encourage viral promotion. Plus if you keep the widget updated,. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music Briefing: SonyBMG, Napster, CD Singles & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Is Sony BMG hurting the music industry with demands for an agency sales model? A UK white paper suggest that rights societies take equity over cash from music. Continue reading
Music 2.0 Reading List
Just in case you need to get your music 2.0 fix this Memorial Day, here are a few select pieces that should be of interest: The Pew Internet & Life. Continue reading
Music 2.0 Week In Review: Napster, EMI, A Band With A Plan & More
> Napster finally switched to all mp3 with 6 million tracks from all 4 majors and many indies. Hypebot has an exclusive interview with Napster COO Christopher Allen. Later in. Continue reading
Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Chrysalis, Touring, Sony BMG’s “Agency” & More
> Chrysalis struggles to get back on track after pulling an offer to sell. (FT) > Touring acts are learning the power of online announcements, blogs, videos and even concerts.. Continue reading
