The Complexities and ‘Price’ of SoundCloud Going Legit
Guest post by Alaister Moughan The debate on the future of the music business and the streaming economy is often framed by discussions of user base and per stream payments. What. Continue reading
Here’s Why Taylor Swift Dropped Spotify: $4 Million From YouTube
Taylor Swift pulling her music off Spotify and most other streaming music services was one of the top music industry stories of 2014. Swift and label yanked her music after. Continue reading
5 Musings From A Digital Music Exec [Best of Hypebot 2014]
As the year draws to a close we're sharing some of Hypebot's most read posts of 2014. This one came from Robb McDaniels, founder of INgrooves Music Group. He recently resigned. Continue reading
Our Virtual Panel Looks Back On The Music Industry In 2014 | Full Recap
[UPDATED] We've asked several industry leaders and influencers to join us for Hypebot.com's inaugural year end virtual panel series. We've asked them to speak openly about their thoughts on "The Taylor. Continue reading
Spotify: Daniel Knows Best?
Spotify has tried since its inception to legitimize itself as a reputable source for delivering content that is beneficial to both consumer and artist. However, when artists like Taylor Swift. Continue reading
Deep Holiday Discounts: Two 1 Year Subs To Billboard $69, 3 Months Spotify Or Rhapody $0.99
UPDATED: Rhapsody, Spotify and Billboard are offering deep year end discounts perfect for Hypebot readers to gift or as gifts for themselves. Spotify and Rhapsody are each discounting their $9.99 per. Continue reading
Mike King of Berklee Online Looks Back On 2014
Mike King, course author, instructor and Assistant VP of Marketing for Berklee Online is up next on Hypebot.com's Year End Virtual Panel. Discussing what 2014 meant for Berklee Online, King says. Continue reading
Kevin Breuner, CD Baby VP Of Marketing Looks Back On 2014
Kevin Breuner, Host of DIY Musician Podcast, and VP of Marketing, CD Baby joins us today on Hypebot.com's year end virtual panel. As an independent artist, Breuner responds to the current streaming debate. Continue reading
Spotify Cares Less about Artists Than IPOs and Taylor Swift Cares About… Taylor Swift
By Tom McAlevey, CEO Radical.FM Regardless of those truths, streaming will save the music industry and Artists will soon make more money than ever before. Daniel Ek is disingenuous when he. Continue reading
Amazon’s Best Albums And Songs Of 2014
As the year comes to a close, Amazon joins the host of platforms taking a look back on 2014, reporting their top trends of the year. Amazon's team of music. Continue reading
