Real Band Names That Sound Totally Fake

By freelance music writer Tyler Hayes (@thealbumproject). By now you must've seen the video from Jimmy Kimmel, catching people lying about being into bands playing at Coachella that the interviewer. Continue reading

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A2IM Announces Indie Artist & Label 2013 LIBBY Awards Nominees

The American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the nominees for the 2nd Libera Awards (The “LIBBYs”), to be held June 20 at NYC’s Highline Ballroom. The LIBBY's celebrate. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: iTunes Growth Slows, Twitter #Music Chief Exits, SoundCloud Wins Top EU Award & More

Thursday 4.25.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web    CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab

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Will.i.am Admits Copyright Infringement On New Track [Listen & Decide]

Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has been accused of copyright infringement after people noticed that the music in his collaboration Chris Brown "Let's Go" sounded like Russian DJs Arty. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks [US & UK]

Most streamed on Spotify April 15-21. UNITED STATES1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, "Can't Hold Us" (Macklemore)2. Imagine Dragons, "Radioactive" (Interscope Records)3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz,. Continue reading

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Get More Fans Is A Mindblowingly Complete DIY Guide To The New Music Business

Jesse Cannon and Todd Thomas's new book, titled "Get More Fans," is more accurately described by the subtitle "The DIY Guide to the New Music Business." At a bit over. Continue reading

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N.Y. Court Rules Against Grooveshark In Universal Music Battle

In a major blow to Grooveshark, a five judge panel of the New York Supreme Court’s appellate division ruled that music recorded prior to 1972 was not covered by safe. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: iTunes Preps 10th, PROs Accused Of Retitling Songs, Apple Adds ‘Download Later’ & More

Wednesday 4.24.2013 CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN ! Music Business News & Views From Around The Web    CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab

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Hip Hop Chess Federation Drops Mike Relm Video, Heads To St. Louis For Community Events

The Hip Hop Chess Federation is a unique organization based in the SF Bay Area that brings together young people for events featuring hip hop, chess and martial arts. It. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Grooveshark CEO Broke, Facebook Bad For Startups?, UMG vs Veoh Again, #Music & More

Tuesday 4.23.2013 CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN ! Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab

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