Taylor Swift Takes On Apple And Wins [COMIC]
Over the weekend Taylor Swift took on Apple on behalf of all musicians, and she won. Announcing surrender overnight; executive Eddie Cue announced to the multitude that Apple would open. Continue reading
Potentials and Pitfalls of Apple Music
History tells us that Apple doesn’t tend to over promise and under deliver. We also know from experience that Apple’s relationship with the music industry is fundamentally different to its. Continue reading
Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
A how to guide to claiming your artist profile on Apple Music's new CONNECT direct to fan platform was the most read post on Hypebot last week. Other Apple Music. Continue reading
Millions Likely To Sign Up For Apple Music’s Free 3 Month Trial; Leaked Contracts Show Artists, Labels To Be Paid Nothing
[UPDATED] When it launches on June 30th, Apple Music will offer a 3 free month trial; and Apple contracts leaked to Hypebot show artists and labels won't receive any compensation. Continue reading
Spotify Paid Subscribers Double To 20M, Payouts Top $3B
Two days after Apple Music's launch, Spotify is going on the offensive with a campaign to remind us that it got there first and will not be easily defeated. Late. Continue reading
TOO BIG TO FAIL? Spotify Payments Accelerate, $300 Million In Q1
As the debate over payments rages on and rightsholders hold contract negotiations with Apple, Spotify and others, revenue from music streaming and thus its importance to the music industry continues to. Continue reading
Hey You, Stop Taking Bad Cell Phone Videos At Concerts
A week ago I found myself at a rowdy Trampled By Turtles concert. If you've never been to one, you need to go. It's basically an all-acoustic punk show. Some people mosh and. Continue reading
4 Things To Remember When Co-Writing Songs
You’ve closed the door in your room and churned out your favorite songs all by yourself, but what about collaborating? Almost every song you hear on the radio today was. Continue reading
How To Get A Record Deal – 2015 Edition
I recently had the pleasure of pitching a very talented, well produced artist to major labels. Years ago I was a VP of a major label and have been in. Continue reading