Bruce and I run a fairly niche publication and sometimes it’s interesting to compare the conversations that we are having with that of the mainstream media.  There’s a story on. Continue reading

For the week ending July 19, 2010. Top 10 Singles 1. "Love the Way You Lie," Eminem2. "Dynamite," Taio Cruz3. "California Gurls (w/Snoop Dogg)," Katy Perry4. "I Like It," Enrique. Continue reading

The nominees for the Mercury Prize 2010 Albums of the Year have been announced.     Biffy Clyro ‘Only Revolutions’     Villagers ‘Becoming A Jackal’     Corinne Bailey Rae ‘The Sea’. Continue reading

EU indie label Ministry of Sound has sent letters to thousands of alleged illegal file sharers threatening court action. (Guardian) Who’s Who In The New Music Gold Rush (paidContent) and. Continue reading

"Grow your category" says Gwen Lipsky at NMS. "If you're a Pop Tart, then your category is breakfast foods." If you're an indie band in Williamsburg, then it's beneficial to. Continue reading

Digital music distributor Ditto Music has announced that they can now get your songs on iTunes in 24 hours.  This should help artists better coordinate their album release strategy, with. Continue reading

Matt Mason is the author of The Pirate’s Dilemma.  Also, a great book to add to your summer reading list. Here at Hypebot, we are going to start rolling out. Continue reading

Data drives your marketing, so why not your music? Hypebot has written the first data-driven hit song and wants you to sing their first single.  Inspired by the work of. Continue reading

(UPDATED) File sharers targeted with legal action over music downloads: Lawyers for Ministry of Sound and  other music labels are seeking compensation, threatening court action unless file sharers pay. (Guardian). Continue reading