From South Africa: Web Made Superstars
If you need proof of just how far globally the new music industry paradigm is reaching, check out this article on "Web-Made Superstars" from South Africa’s Mail & Gaurdian: "…No. Continue reading
Urge Is Open For Business – A First Look
Today marks the launch of Microsoft and MTV’s URGE music download and subscription service and MTV is promising some special content and surprises. Check it out and let Hypebot know. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Wednesday May 17, 2006
– On Tuesday the recording industry sued XM Satellite Radio alleging that its Inno device that can store music infringes on copyrights and turns a passive radio experience into a. Continue reading
Worth Quoting
"most people I talk to already giving this one a thumbs down. It has all the evilness minus the cool part." – Hypebot reader squashed on Microsoft & MTV’s URGE. Continue reading
Cells Heat Up As Effective Music Promo & Distribution Tools
The Washington Post has taken an in depth look at how the cell phone is rapidly becoming a powerful music promotion and distribution tool. The article profiles a wide variety. Continue reading
Warner’s Bronfman Sits Down With BusinessWeek
Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman, Jr. sat down for an interview with BusinessWeek. The highlights: On a proposed EMI takeover – Consolidation for [its own] sake does not make. Continue reading
Fan Photos Enhance 30 Seconds To Mars iTunes Bundle
Click on the image to enlarge. Virgin act 30 Seconds To Mars asked fans to submit photos to be included in digital liner notes for it’s new single and turned. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Tuesday May 23, 2006
– Proving the appetite for ad supported but free, 3 million people have grabbed downloads of several hit ABC TV shows since they began offering them 2 weeks ago. (Reuters). Continue reading
Music Is Late To The Party Again As MySpace Sells “Free” TV
TV has once again trumped the music industry by cutting a deal to sell episodes of Fox’s "24" on MySpace.(Reuters) For $1.99 they are selling something available free on TV. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Tuesday May 16, 2006
– More kudos and additional details on the new Microsoft/MTV URGE music service are coming from many sources prior to Wednesay’s release. The service will be integrated in Windows Media. Continue reading
