Spotify To Begin Streaming New Coldplay Album “In Next Few Days” [REPORT]
Spotify will begin streaming the new Coldplay album later this week, according to reports surfacing over the weekend. "A Head Full Of Dreams Will Be Available" to both free and. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 12.4.15: Spotify Offers Deep Discounts • New Tidal CEO • The Year In Music
Spotify has just begun offering a 3 month trial of it’s premium service for only 99 cents. While the premium tier typically costs $9.99 a month, the new trial aims. Continue reading
Ten Music Business Hopes And Predictions For 2016
While the volatile nature of the music industry makes it difficult to know for sure what the coming year will bring, there's certain plenty to hope for, and some indications from the. Continue reading
Coldplay Rejects Freemium: New Album Not On Spotify, But Is Streaming On Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon, Rhapsody
[UPDATED] Much has been written in recent days about how Adele's refusal to make her new album "25" available on streaming music services has boosted sales. Now, Coldplay has made. Continue reading
FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Coldplay Says No To Freemium • R.I.P. Scott Weiland • Global Creatives Study • More
Friday 12.4.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Coldplay says no to Spotify. The end of freemium or dawn a two class music listening? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Welcome To Our World: The Spread of Content Piracy
The value of a copyright is at the core of most discussions about compensation and fairness in the music industry. But how we, as a society, value copyright is effected. Continue reading
Personal Fan Data Revealed During Songkick’s Adele Concert Pre-Sale
Technology creates new options to reward fans. But when it goes wrong, as it seems to have during an overloaded Adele fan club pre-sale, that same tech runs the risk. Continue reading
The Revenue From A Single Taylor Swift Concert
For those curious about how much an A-list superstar like Taylor Swift makes off a single concert, a recent performance at a publicly owned stadium offers a unique look at such an. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week's chart topping articles included a look at why pop stars are starting their own labels, what wisdom we can learn from Adele's 25, and why what works for. Continue reading