Spotify + The Echo Nest = New Supercharged API
We get to sample the first fruits of Spotify's acquisition of The Echo Nest today with the launch of its new Web API. Developers will now have the ability to build music. Continue reading
Indie Music Takedowns Begin ‘In Days’ As Google Preps YouTube Music Service Launch
(UPDATED) The very public battle between Google and global independent labels fighting for better terms will hit new heights in the coming days with thousands of videos being taken down. Continue reading
Google Offers $15 Million For Songza, But Will Investor Amazon Let It Go?
UPDATED: As we reported over the weekend, Google is in talks to buy Songza, according to the New York Post. One source puts the purchase price at $15 million; and. Continue reading
The Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
5 Major Stories Shaping The Music Industry In 2014 How To Land A Synch 2014 Music Biz Predictions Making Soundcloud Better Stopping Google+ Spam Spotify Drops Free Limits Top 100. Continue reading
Video Tools: YouTube Adds Comments Manager, Vimeo Upgrades Player & More
More changes in the ever-changing world of the web. YouTube is addressing some of its Google+ commenting madness with a new comments manager. Vimeo has upgraded its video player, both. Continue reading
U.S. Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality: What It Means For Music, FOMC Reacts
UPDATE 2 : A U.S. federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down key parts of the FCC's Open Internet rules, saying that the agency does not have the power to require internet. Continue reading
Google+ Enables Random Spam To Your Gmail Account! Here’s How To Stop It.
Given that more and more musicians and music marketers are turning to Google+ for a combined social networking and Google Search boost, keeping up with intrusive Google+ decisions is likely. Continue reading
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Top 100 DJs Based On Social Media & DMCA Takedowns The LP Is Back [CHART] Why Music Streaming Is More Lucrative For Labels Make More $ On YouTube Major Changes. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: NMPA & Fullscreen Settle, Takedown Requests Surge & More
The NMPA and Fullscreen have reached an agreement to settle copyright infringement claims the NMPA made regarding the unlicensed use of musical compositions by creators on Fullscreen's multi-channel YouTube network. The settlement. Continue reading
