Modern Music Marketing Basics
This guest post by Dave Kusek is an excerpt from the online lessons developed for The Music Power Network. MPN is an online resource and self-directed learning opportunity for d.i.y.. Continue reading
eMusic Adds Sub Pop
In a move that should bring a smile to the faces of eMusic's indie loving subscribers, Sub Pop has added its catalog to the download site. Yes, eMusic members can. Continue reading
Interview: Zach Zalon On Hello Music’s Opportunity Engine For D.I.Y. Musicians
Hello Music recently grabbed headlines when it received $4 million from KVG Partners. But what's unique about Hello is its business model. Created as an "opportunity engine" for d.i.y musicians, Hello takes no. Continue reading
Georgia Wonder Begins Recording Project Inside Nevada Music Store
Several months ago, UK indie artists Georgia Wonder got permission to record their next CD inside Portsmouth, U.K. music instrument store Nevada Music. But more than a publicity stunt that. Continue reading
Motel 6 Extends Free Rooms Contest
Motel 6 and music publishers Primary Wave are continuing their "Rock Yourself To Sleep" campaign. which supports touring bands with free lodging while they are on the road. Four of. Continue reading
Zimbalam Moves Into U.S. Challenging Tunecore
European flat fee digital distributor Zimbalam has entered the U.S. market with a product offering aimed straight at sector leader Tunecore. For $29.99, about $10 – $15 less than Tunecore,. Continue reading
OK Go Exits EMI To Re-Release Album D.I.Y.
After a public dust up with EMI over the label's refusal to allow viral embedding of their recent video, OK Go has exited EMI and will re-release their latest album. Continue reading
Sonicbids Offers $4000 In SXSW Tour Support
Sonicbids is offering one band $4000 to support their trip to SXSW and 4 city tour. You’ve got to be one of the hundreds of Sonicbids bands playing SXSW to. Continue reading
OurStage And MTV Partner For Artist Discovery
During his keynote at the Billboard Music & Money Symposium yesterday Van Toffler, President of MTV Networks Music Group MTV Networks, announced a partnership with OurStage.com to develop an array. Continue reading
Why Matthew Ebel Is Leaving SellaBand
Last week's bankruptcy and resurrection of fan to artist funding site SellaBand caused many to take a closer look at the model. Indie artist Matthew Ebel, familiar to Hypebot readers. Continue reading