Coke & AOL Spin Two New Artist Programs
Coke has started a campaign to tie its brand to emerging music worldwide. In the US the push is partnered with indie AAA leaning Paste Magazine. The site offers podcasts,. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Wednesday October 4th, 2006
– A new album of Beatles music mixed by original producer George Martin and described as a new "way of reliving the whole Beatles musical lifespan" will be released in. Continue reading
10 Easy Ways to Protest DRM
Today has been declared a "Day Against DRM" and here are 10 suggestions for easy protest from organizers Defective By Design: Email your friends and family, use our prepared text.. Continue reading
LA Times Podcasts Conversations With Legendary Critic Robert Hilburn
In a wonderful series of podcasts new LA Times pop music critic Ann Powers talks music and the music industry with her predecessor, the legendary Robert Hilburn. Episode 1: Ann. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Tuesday October 3rd, 2006
– Last weekend’s annual Farm Aid concert in NJ draws a positive review. (Billboard) Raises $1.5 million. (AP) – Listen to full length streams of new releases by Beck, Lindsey. Continue reading
16 Bid To Revive Or Dismantle Tower
16 bidders will participate in this Thursday’s Tower bankruptcy auction including Trans World who already operate the Musicland and Sam Goody chains. Another bidder is Chicago’s Radius Equity Partners who. Continue reading
This Week’s IndieStore Picks
UK based IndieStore (owned and operated by 7 Digital) offers a simple and inexpensive way for independent artists to make music available for download, connect with fans and keep most. Continue reading
The New Rules Of New Marketing
No amount of money, pressure, cleverness, ‘viralness’, advertising, MySpace pandering, p.r., community building, or ‘story’ telling, etc. can save a crappy product. People don’t give a flying snake. No matter. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Monday October 2nd, 2006
– One analyst sees only moderate success for Zune and predicts Microsoft will loose $50 per player sold. (AP) – This year’s Farm Aid concert aims to educate about good. Continue reading
No More Mailed Promos From Matador
Indie Matador has decided to heck with the US Mail and is experimenting with delivering promo and review copies via download. Hypebot knows of some "digital only" labels that have. Continue reading
