Grammys + IBM + Muzooka = New AI Powered GRAMMYconnect
The Grammys have created a new site that traces the connections – both obvious and wonderfully obscure – between the 19,000 artists and individuals that have been nominated for or. Continue reading
The Music Industry Still Doesn’t Understand Blockchain Tech
Here Bryce Weiner responds to a recent article explaining why the music industry can't be put on a blockchain, addressing several fallacies within said article and providing further research on. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: ReDigi MP3 Resale Lawsuit • DotBlockchain Releases New Tech • Sony Signs with Dubset To Monetize Remixes • More
Wednesday 8.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Is the resale of an MP3 legal? If it were, with blockchain everyone could actually get paid… Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Important industry commentary from those in the music business this week: how an esoteric copyright law could be key to widespread adoption of blockchain tech, why it is that we. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires Blockchain Innovators Mediachain Labs
In what appears to be an acquire-hire, the team from blockchain startup Mediachain will be joining Spotify in New York City to help the music streamer create "a more fair,. Continue reading
Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard]
Blockchain technology has been embraced by many smaller independent artists, but widespread adoption has been slowed by a lack of participation from major labels and publishers, although an ancient copyright. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most popular of Hypebot's many and varied articles this week include those exploring YouTube and its creators' response to the monetization threshold change, Viacom's release of its first VR. Continue reading
ASCAP, SACEM, PRS Form IBM-Backed Blockchain Music Initiative To Improve Royalty Tracking
2017 is the year that Blockchain will become more of a tool than a theory. The technology, which allows seamless tracking of digital use has been called the savior of. Continue reading
Warner Music Group Reports Solid Quarterly Earnings, Streaming Revenue Up 47%
[UPDATE 2] Warner Music Group reported that revenue grew 8.0% in the quarter ending December 31st, 2016. Digital revenue contributed strongly to the earning jump rising 27.6% for the quarter. Overall net income. Continue reading
