Concert Ticket Sales Jump 22% in 1stQ 2006
Touring industry trade magazine Pollstar reports that concert ticket sales jumped dramatically in the first quarter of 2006. The magazine’s database of the more than 5,500 North American concerts reported. Continue reading
Shout Factory Sends R&B Legend To Nashville
In an age where many established artists can’t find a place on the radio, smart record labels have to find creative ways to make an impact in the marketplace. That’s. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Music Industry QuickNews For Tuesday April 18, 2006
– MTV is expanding Discover & Download with exclusives and profiles of The Arctic Monkeys, Flyleaf, Da Backwudz, Cheyenne and Rick Ross. The ongoing campaign will be sprinkled in various. Continue reading
Indie Acts Embrace Free Downloads
The Denver Post took a look at free downloads under the heading Smaller Acts Forgo Getting Paid For Getting Heard. "…Vertical integration has never really paid off for musicians," said. Continue reading
TWO OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS ON THE SANDI THOM STORY
HYPEBOT & COOLFER FACE OFF We’ve been writing for weeks applauding Sandi Thom and 21 nights of webcasted concerts from her UK apartment. After her recent signing to RCA it. Continue reading
Merger & Sale Rumors Heat Up for EMI, Warners and BMG
According to the UK Telegraph, "…Another takeover tale to resurface was that music retailer EMI Group could attract a bid at 300p a share. Dealers have speculated for months that. Continue reading
Worthy Clicks – What’s Happening Online
Record Labels On The Web – a directory of record label web sites. Epitonic – Well put together indie music site. Lots of reviews and mp3’s. TechCrunch compares and rates. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Music Industry QuickNews For Monday April 17, 2006
– MySpace strengthens it’s already robust music offerings with a new concert performance area called The List. The special destination will offer streaming of exclusive concerts available only on MySpace.. Continue reading
No More “Free Ride” For Music As States Begin Taxing Downloads
The days of tax free music at iTunes and other download outlets may be numbered. cNet’s News.com reports that 15 states and the District of Columbia currently tax downloads. Interestingly. Continue reading
Novel Tour Idea: A Month Or Two In Each City
We always enjoy seeing and sharing novel promotional ideas and this one posted on Danceblogga (via Coolfer) caught our eye. Prog dance music artist Lee Burridge is going to "…set. Continue reading
