No Copyright Protection For ‘Players and Haters’
While having lyrics protected under copyright is standard legal procedure, this doesn't hold true if the lyrics aren't saying anything creative, at least according a ruling in a copyright suit. Continue reading
When Will Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” Be Available On Spotify, Apple Music? We’ve Got Details!
[UPDATE 2] When will Taylor Swift's new album "Reputation" be available on Spotify, Apple Music and other music streamers? It's was a big debut week for Taylor Swift's "Reputation." We. Continue reading
Pop Artist Shelita Burke Uses Data Science, Blockchain To Her Advantage
Although most artists approach their careers from a less scientific angle Shelita Burke, a data scientist and cryptologist in addition to being a musician, has taken a different approach, using. Continue reading
Who Is Hot On Pandora This Week?
[UPDATED] Last week's new releases included Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Weezer, Lindsey Stirling, MGMT, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Young, Nick Jonas and many more. How are they. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: Taylor Swift Gets App’d • Arista Comeback? • Springsteen’s Broadway Haul • More
Thursday 10.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Can Taylor Swift prove that artist apps work at a time when most others are abandoning the format? Updated continuously under. Continue reading
59 Dead, 518+ Injured At Las Vegas Concert Shooting [UPDATE 3]
[UPDATE 3] The death toll has now risen to 59 dead and more than 518 injured during a shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading
As “Despacito” Nears 4 Billion Views, YouTube’s Consumption vs Revenue Gap Widens [MARK MULLIGAN]
One needs look no further than "Despacito" and its almost 4 billion views to know that Latin music and Latin American audiences are growing exponentially on YouTube. But much of. Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Who are Killing It on Social Media are Doing Now
Social media has become an essential part of how artists connect with their fans, as well an easy and efficient avenue through which they can share their work and harness. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, the posts on Hypebot that incited the most views covered how Ed Sheeran's Spotify earning could make you reconsider the financial value of streaming, how Zedge's acquirehire of. Continue reading
