Hypebot Readers Question YouTube, Spotify Payment Stats
YouTube announced this week that that it paid $1 billion in royalties to the music industry in the last year. Global music industry trade group, IFPI, countered that was not. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Prince vs. Tidal • Amazon Music Unltd To UK • Google Play Music + Machine Learning • More
Monday 11.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Busy weekend in music industry news, and I'll bet you appreciate the distraction as much as I do. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
Artists, Managers: Please Take This Quick Survey
A music industry veteran who we trust is doing a quick independent study of artists and services to vet a project. Please help out by talking a 2 minute survey. Continue reading
Universal Invests in Indie Petrol Records, Deal Includes New INXS Documentary and Records
UMG has taken a major stake in indie Petrol Records. Now that, thanks to streaming, the major music groups have found their footing, they're again consolidating their dominate position with. Continue reading
An Artist’s Guide To Crowdfunding
While it's nice to think that music is all about artistry and hardwork, money also plays a huge part in finding success as a DIY musician. Here we look go. Continue reading
Making Live Video Part Of Your Music Promotion
Far from being just another flash in the pan music tech fad, it seems live video, be it Periscope or Facebook is not only here to stay, but has also become. Continue reading
The Music Industry’s Complex Relationship With YouTube Explained In Just 50 Words
“According to those who oppose the service, YouTube is slowly killing the music industry, one tiny cut at a time. It is anti-artist and anti-copyright, they claim. Meanwhile, every major. Continue reading
