PRS Music Sues Soundcloud After “5 Years Of Unsuccessful Negotiations”

It's one step forward and one step back for SoundCloud. Rumors have the music site close to a key deal with Universal. But today UK music collection and licensing body. Continue reading

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Rdio Adds “Promoted Music Experiences,” Hard Rock 1st Brand Partner

Music streamers, under fire from labels and publishers demanding more revenue from free ad-supported listening, are working feverishly to finding better ways to attract and retain sponsors. Today Rdio unveiled. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot.com

Some of Hypebot's most popular posts during the past week include an explanation of how music streaming is ripping you off and what you can do about it, some handy new. Continue reading

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5 Legal Requirements Of Every Email Newsletter

For many artists, sending a regular e-newsletter to fans can be a good way to stay connected and keep them up-to-date, but it's important to keep in mind that there. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 8.21.15: Next Big Sound Data • Baboom • Music Row

Based on a study by Pandora-owned music data analytics company, Next Big Sound, within the first six months of the year 2015, “music was streamed over one trillion times across. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Stops Reporting Data To Next Big Sound

Next Big Sound offered one of the most complete sets of data in the music industry, but its about to lose a key data providers. Now that Next Big Sound. Continue reading

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How To Market Music To Millennials

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with MaryLeigh Bliss, who is a Trends Editor and Strategic Consultant at Ypulse, a youth market research firm. We talk to. Continue reading

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BandsInTown Launches Direct To Fan Messaging Option

Looking for a way to message fans directly? The concert discovery app BandsInTown has recently announced a way to do just that in an update which could be game changer. Continue reading

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Is Video The Future of Music Streaming?

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we are talking with Bryce Clemmer, who is the co-founder and CEO of Vadio, a Portland-based company that provides an online video platform. Continue reading

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This Is My Jam To Close Playlist Service

Playlist repository This Is My Jam is shutting down new entries. But, in a move unusual for modern exiting startups, users will still be able to discover playlists previously created. Continue reading

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