The Rise Of Personalized Songs [Cortney Harding]
As tools for audience customization of music become increasingly accessible, (such as the ARC instrument, unveiled at this years SXSW) the line between artist and fan may continue to blur as. Continue reading
Where’s The Money? YouTube Revenues Explained
This article clears a little of the fog surrounding how revenue from YouTube uploads is determined, as well as how the video sharing site's content management system functions and whether or not,. Continue reading
A Tsunami Is About The Hit The Music Business And Paul McCartney Is Riding The Wave
News that Paul McCartney was taking advantage of a US Copyright Act provision that allows songwriters to reclaim their catalog after 56 years has sent shock waves through the music industry.. Continue reading
How To Get More Fans To Watch Your Live Stream
Although live streaming continues to grow in popularity, getting more than a few of your fans to tune in can be difficult. Looking to solve this problem, the service StreamSpread. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEFING: Kesha Appeals • Spotify’s Discover Weekly Success • Twitter Turns 10 • CrowdDJ • More
Tuesday 3.22.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Whatever the details, Kesha's battle is a reminder that artistic slavery is an ongoing, many-headed monster. Updated continuously under Hypebot's More. Continue reading
Even As Streaming Changes Music Listening, The Album Holds Its Own
Contrary to popular opinion, the album is not dead or being totally replaced by playlists. At least, not yet. For some, like Kanye West who is using streaming to redefine. Continue reading
Fans Are Collateral Damage In The Streaming Music Wars
As the streaming wars rage on and different artists experiment with windowing and limiting their music to one provider or the other, it is the fan who typically ends up. Continue reading
How To Make Streaming Work For You – An Interview With Jason Isbell Manager Traci Thomas And Vulpeck’s Jack Stratton
[UPDATED] Here Traci Thomas, manager if Jason Isbell at Thirty Tigers, and Jack Stratton of Vulfpeck weigh in on the shifting music landscape and extol the benefits of owning one's. Continue reading
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Announces 30 million Paid Subscribers
[UPDATED] It's been rumored for several months that Spotify has been getting close to 30 million paid subscribers. Today, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek used U.S. President Barack Obama's trip to Cuba. Continue reading
Automate, Collaborate: Taking Your YouTube Playlists Further
YouTube playlists have grown to become one of the most popular ways of listening to music and can be employed as a great cross-promotion tool for artists. Here we look at. Continue reading