On new release Friday, what are pros and cons of releasing music midweek?
Friday is the “official” global new music release day. But finding the sweet spot to release your new music is crucial to its success. Here are a few of the. Continue reading
Are music magazines dead? Print magazines’ demise explained
As more and more music magazines either switch to a digital exclusive model or shut their doors altogether, we’re digging into what led to the demise of the music magazine.. Continue reading
R. Kelly Nondisclosure Agreement Revealed
Anyone working for R. Kelly, including the women and underage girls who were the victims of alleged sexual abuse were also required to sign a non-disclosure agreement, according to a. Continue reading
How Music Discovery Failed Me [Glenn Peoples]
Glenn Peoples documents how the release of a new Manic Street Preachers album slipped under his radar due to a combination of product shortcomings and user error, and how better. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup: Friday, April 29, 2016
Max Martin was named Songwriter of the Year for the record-breaking 9th time at ASCAP’s 33rd Annual Pop Music Awards. The songwriter and producer co-wrote nine ASCAP pop hits this. Continue reading
Music 2.0 Week In Review: Zune Bonus Checks, WMG Rumbles, Digital NARM & More
> Last week Microsoft sent a one time "Zune Bonus" to indie labels and digital distributors. (Hypebot broke the story and we’re working on a follow up. Email me and. Continue reading
Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: REAL Action, Live Nation, EchoNest & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Is DRM dead? Some in the music industry think its poised for a comeback. UK trade group AIM has issued a Digital Copyright Manifesto. MySpace goes viral in. Continue reading