The State of Music Streaming Services
In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, I talk with Anu Kirk, the former Director of Music Services at Sony Network Entertainment. He spent over three years as the business. Continue reading
16 Amazing #Midem Hack Day Music Hacks, 1 Winner!
This weekend 16 international teams of music tech hackers joined the 5th annual Music Hack Day at the Midem music conference in Cannes, France. I'm most intrigued by FanBox and The. Continue reading
Apple Sets 100 Million Paid Music Subscriber Goal: What To Expect At Today’s #WWDC Announcement
Thanks to a slip by Sony CEO Doug Morris, we're 100% certain that Apple will launch its much anticipated streaming music service today. There were new leaks overnight, so here's our latest. Continue reading
We’ll Be Live Tweeting Today’s Apple Music Launch plus How You Can Watch Live
If you subscribe to the theory that a rising tide raises all ships, as Sony CEO Doug Morris does, then today's announcement of Apple's first ever streaming music service is. Continue reading
Sony Music CEO Doug Morris Confirms Monday Apple Music Subscription Launch
Some secrets are too good not to share. During an interview from the stage of international music conference Midem, Sony Music CEO Doug Morris let slip that Apple will launch its. Continue reading
Why Music Streaming Still Doesn’t Make Enough Money
The world of music has turned into the land of the free. But the cost of "free" has caused the music industry to heavily reconsider survival strategies. Check out today's. Continue reading
Soundcloud, Merlin Reach Royalty Deal For 20,000 Indie Labels, Distributors
We've written that 2015 is the year that Soundcloud needs to properly monetize its content or face serious blowback from both labels and investors. While still missing 2 majors, Soundcloud's. Continue reading
The Recording Academy Elects New National Officers
The Recording Academy today announced that producer, engineer and songwriter John Poppo was elected Chairman of its Board of Trustees during its Spring meeting, as part of a slate of. Continue reading
Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Wolfgang’s Vault • YouTube • Zoe Keating • Napster • More
Music publishers suing Wolfgang's Vault and Daytrotter, Zoe Keating, a look back at the major labels' reaction to Napster and getting fans to shows on a weeknight were all among. Continue reading
