Join The Debate: Will Music Become “Modest Niche Business”?
"It’s very ‘in’ now to hate the major labels, and I won’t defend many of their practices. But the fact remains that at least 75% of your favorite albums came. Continue reading
Music 2.0 Week In Review: Capital Layoffs, Nokia Denies Payments, Starbucks Cuts Music & Much More
> There were major layoffs at Capital and Virgin Records, but Greg Thompson was promoted to EVP of a combined promo staff > Nokia denies making high payments to labels. Continue reading
Starbucks Pushes Music To Back Burner
A year ago Starbucks moved more aggressively into music with releases by Paul McCartney and others that many saw as hopeful signs for a struggling industry. Now SVP Entertainment Ken. Continue reading
MySpace Launches 1000 Outside Apps
The MySpace Application Gallery has now officially launched. Since the beta launch in March, MySpace has added more than 1,000 approved outside apps. The apps come in a variety of. Continue reading
A Big Month For Music 2.0
It has been a month of major announcements, changes and acquisitions for the new music industry and in this guest post, Scott Perry of the always informative NewMusicTipSheet.com does a. Continue reading
Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: PirateBay Hits 12M, UK Secondary Ticketing & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES – Starbuck pushes music to the back burner. Concord takes over HEAR MySpace launches 1000+ outside apps A look back at a big month for Music 2.0 Despite. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Orchard Seeks Royalties Database Assistant
As a service to the industry, Hypebot publishes free job openings and internships. Email yours here and see more opportunities on our free music industry job board. Digital distributor The. Continue reading
Live Nation Plans Ambitous Summer Despite Slowing Economy
Despite a weakening economy, Live Nation today announced an ambitious slate of summer tours and performances. “This summer we are staging concerts in more than 30 countries around the world,”. Continue reading
Will Music Become A “Modest Niche Business”?
FORGET ABOUT STOCK OPTIONS & IPO RICHES Earlier this week Silicon Alley Insider reviewed a survey showing distrust of record labels, took a quick look at the state of the. Continue reading
