iLike Scores Exclusives R.E.M. Album Debut
WMG’s R.E.M. and iLike announced today that "Accelerate", the band’s 14th studio album, will stream in its entirety exclusively on iLike and its syndicates beginning Monday, March 24th. The iLike. Continue reading
As Music 2.0 Gains Traction, How Do Artists Get Paid?
A plethora of new and re-tooled sites are offering free ad supported music via streaming and download. Spiral Frog, Qtrax, imeem, We7, iLike, YouTube and others each offer their own. Continue reading
The Hidden Danger Of Downloading. The IFPI Tries New Scare Tactic
As if the threats of police raids and lawsuits weren’t enough, recording industry trade group the IFPI has started a campaign to remind you that P2P is hazardous to your. Continue reading
SxSW Keynote Reveals No Facebook Music Details
A keynote at SXSW Interactive with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerman got a touch ugly when the crowd booed interviewer and BusinessWeek columnist Sarah Lacy for fawning over Zuckerman and her. Continue reading
Advertise On Hypebot
Do you want to reach a daily audience of 5000 music and technology professionals interested in the products and services that are fueling Music 2.0? Hypebot is now accepting advertising. Continue reading
iMeem’s Ultimate Guide To SXSW
SXSW Music Festival 2008 begins this week and imeem has created a unique resource to give music fans and attendees a preview of what to expect from Austin this year.. Continue reading
Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Universal & MySpace, We7 Grabs Sony, Beatles To iTunes & More
The action shifts sifts to Austin, Texas and SXSW this week. Hypebot will have full coverage with several people on the ground. > MySpace may finally be ready to settle. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Music 2.0 Week In Review: NIN Scores $1M, iLike’s 200K, EMI Adds More VP’s & Much More
> On Monday, Trent Reznor’s Nine Inch Nails self-released their first album offering fans options from free to a $2500 Ultra-Deluxe Limited Edition. They even uploaded the free version to. Continue reading
Old School Accounting Plagues Music 2.0
BANDS & MANAGERS ASK "WHERE’S THE MONEY?" We may be in the middle of the new age of Music Business 2.0, but its still the Dark Ages when it comes. Continue reading
Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Fye Tumbles, McBride Wants Stock, V2 Lives & Much More
> FYE’s owner Transworld posted at 23% revenue drop in Q4. (press release) > Nettwerk’s Terry McBride says "A True 360 deal should include stock options". (DMW) It worked for. Continue reading
