AM NEWS BRIEF: Beats Pushes Exclusives, Madonna Apologizes, 315M Google Takedown Requests & More

MONDAY 1.5.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Another interesting year in music begins…  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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Music Sales Down In Almost Every Category In 2014 [Year End Stats]

U.S. music sales were down in virtually every category in 2014 compared to 2013, according to year end stats shared by Nielson. Only vinyl was up, an impressive 54%. The. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: US Music Sales Stats, iTunes Nabs Kayne McCartney Exclusive, Bowery Opens LA Venue & More

FRIDAY 1.2.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: 2014 UK Music Sales Stats, Pirate Bay Stumbles, DIY Taylor Swift Mashup Soars & More

THURSDAY 1.1.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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Spotify: Daniel Knows Best?

Spotify has tried since its inception to legitimize itself as a reputable source for delivering content that is beneficial to both consumer and artist. However, when artists like Taylor Swift. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Grammy’s Boost Pre-Telecast, EU Makes Mp3’s Returnable, Madonna Leak, Americana Spring & More

TUESDAY 12.30.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Sony “Interview” Music Lawsuit, Swift’s 10 Weeks @ #1, Pinterest Ads, Pandora & More

MONDAY 12.29.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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Deep Holiday Discounts: Two 1 Year Subs To Billboard $69, 3 Months Spotify Or Rhapody $0.99

UPDATED: Rhapsody, Spotify and Billboard are offering deep year end discounts perfect for Hypebot readers to gift or as gifts for themselves. Spotify and Rhapsody are each discounting their $9.99 per. Continue reading

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UMG CEO Lucien Grainge Pledges To “Transfrom The Business” In Year End Letter To Staff [Full Text]

In a year end memo to staff, Universal Music Group CEO Lucien Grainge laid out his vision of what he believes the world's largest music company music do to survive and. Continue reading

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Kevin Breuner, CD Baby VP Of Marketing Looks Back On 2014

Kevin Breuner, Host of DIY Musician Podcast, and VP of Marketing, CD Baby joins us today on Hypebot.com's year end virtual panel. As an independent artist, Breuner responds to the current streaming debate. Continue reading

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