‘Steady Decline Of Music Industry’ Forces Indie Label Hyrdra Head To Close, Ask Fans For Help
After 20 years in business, modern indie metal label Hydra Head is closing: "The simple fact of the matter is we've been running on empty for a while now and. Continue reading
Did Major Labels Kill Vinyl? Plus: Vinyl-Only EP Label, 3D Printing Fisher Price Discs
The vinyl resurgence continues with not only a variety of releases, but even some revisionary history via the documentary Last Shop Standing. The film focuses on indie record shops in. Continue reading
The 10 Most Read Hypebot Stories Last Month
Did you miss anything? From finding out who the world's top paid DJs and drummers are, to learning from artists who are being taken to new heights through the digital. Continue reading
XL Recordings Make History With Limited Releases Of Music They Think Is Great
XL Recordings' unique roster, ranging from Adele to Tyler, The Creator to The xx, attests to owner Richard Russell's focus on musicians with strong perspectives. Their limited number of releases,. Continue reading
$99 Lifetime iTunes & Amazon Distribution From Music Spray
With the fallout of Jeff Price and Peter Wells leaving TuneCore, the business practices behind digital distribution companies have certainly taken center stage in recent weeks, with many musicians now. Continue reading
Enig’matik Records: Life As A Bandcamp-Only Label
Enig'matik Records is a Bandcamp-only label based out of Australia with a focus on electronic music. The label puts out digital releases and organizes live events. It's a lightweight model. Continue reading
Global Digital Music Market Expected To Grow 15% Annually
According to the global analyst firm Ovum, the global digital music market is expected to grow at 15% annually, reaching nearly $22.5 billion by 2017. Subscription services are said to. Continue reading
Who Are The 30 Richest Drummers In The World?
A few weeks back, we gave you a rundown of the world’s top paid DJs displaying numbers highly reflective of the current EDM explosion in the United States and the. Continue reading
Former Def Jam Artist: “Before I Had This Record Deal, I Was Happy”
After garnering a huge online buzz with more than 12 million YouTube views, Maryland rapper Wax (now residing in Los Angeles) was on a high horse after celebrating his signing. Continue reading
Musicians: Take A Ride On The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster
Musicians – if you are at all “serious” about your music, and you are looking to create a sustainable career from your craft, while building a tribe of people that. Continue reading
