Interview: Steve Knopper of Rolling Stone and Appetite for Self-Destruction (Part 2)
Kyle Bylin, Associate Editor — (Read Part 1) In Chapter Two: How Big Spenders Got Rich in the Post-CD Boom, you commented, “The business was evolving from small-time guys who packed. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music Brief: Net Trends, Echo Nest, SF Music Tech, P2P As “Fair Use” & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Kyle Bylin: Throwaway Culture: When the MP3 Hits the Desktop Recycle Bin Is Music Marketing Changing To Meet Shifting Internet Usage Patterns? Spotify Partners With Echo Nest For. Continue reading
Napster: $5 Monthly Streaming With 5 Downloads
Napster is adding a new hybrid tier to its music subscription service that includes unlimited computer only streaming plus 5 free downloads for $5 monthly. While compatible with most web. Continue reading
Monday’s Music Brief
HYPEBOT FEATURES: ESSAY & REVIEW: On Our Few Moments In The Tower Of Song. Add your thoughts. Napster: $5 Monthly Streaming With 5 Downloads Shabs Jobanputra Promoted to Pres. Virgin. Continue reading
imeem Lives On Thanks To Last Minute Funding
Several sources have confirmed that imeem recently received additional funding that will allow ti to stay online for at least a few more months. The company has not released an. Continue reading
eBay, Live Nation & Fairmont Start Selling Digital Downloads
Perhaps if labels make it easier for fans to purchase, they will buy more music; or so the theory goes. MySpace Music, imeem and Spotify are just. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music Brief: Going Green, Blackerberry Rules, Pirate Bay, Real, Promo Shuffle. Watunes, Live Nation & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Can Digital Music Marketing "Best Practices" Actually Increase Revenue? CD Packaging Study: "It Isn't Easy Being Green" Where Is Your Blackberry Music App? RIM Outsells The iPhone What. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music Brief: Eminem, EMI , Prince, Piracy, Muzu, MySpace Troubles & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Eminem Uses Album Cover To Tease New "Relapse" Release EMI Teams With MYPLASH For Artist Branded Prepaid Visa Cardsi Phone App Adds Mobile Credit Card Processing to DIY. Continue reading
Fridays Music Brief: Songza Sold, Facebook vs. Pirate Bay, Twitter, CD Baby & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Grateful Dead Marry Concert Photos With Blurb On Demand Publishing New Column: You Can Always Go Back To School Amie Street Bought Songza 6 Months Ago Video: Trent. Continue reading
EU Winamp Player Integrates 7Digital Downloads
7digital is now being incorporated into AOL's Winamp media player in Europe allowing users to purchase tracks within the application and on Winamp.com. The two companies are partnering. Continue reading