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
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
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
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
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