Clear link between sex, drugs and rock'n'roll 'proven' by scientists

Researchers in Holland have drawn links between loud music, pot smoking and 'inconsistent condom use'

via nme.com

WTF? So it's official, then: there really is a link between sex, drugs and rock'n'roll.

'Sing Something' Is 'Draw Something' For Singers

Playing mobile games with your friends just got a little more vocal. Sing Something is like a combination of Draw Something and Karaoke — it’s a social singing game that has you sing a song from a selected category, and your friends try to guess what tune you were trying to belt out.

via mashable.com

Alright everybody... strap yourself in because it's time for mobile Karaoke!!! Actually it looks like a bit of fun :)

File Sharing Research Supports Adaptation As Best Industry Reponse - hypebot

A recent study from a researcher at NC State University in Raleigh found connections between increased filesharing of leaked albums and increased sales of those albums. The findings were a bit limited but it correlates nicely with an overview of filesharing research conducted by Drew Wilson at ZeroPaid. Wilson took a close look at nineteen academic studies of filesharing that, taken as a whole, suggest industry adaptation may be the most productive path forward.

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We all need to get used to the fact that file sharing is now a way of life in this new music industry - Get Used To It!

Amanda Palmer Raises Nearly $1,000,000 with KickStarter & Sets Record

Amanda is a singer songwriter, painter, author and all around rock n’ roll warrior. In my opinion she is hands down the most interesting independent artist out there, on a number of fronts, and if you’re not familiar with her you should go sign up for her mailing list right now.

via musicmarketingmanifesto.com

The Amanda Palmer/Kickstarter juggernaut just keeps on getting bigger and bigger. This is what happens when you build your fanbase over many years through constant touring and being approachable to your fans... one at a time :)

Music: It's in your head, changing your brain - CNN.com

Michael Jackson was on to something when he sang that "A-B-C" is "simple as 'Do Re Mi.'" Music helps kids remember basic facts such as the order of letters in the alphabet, partly because songs tap into fundamental systems in our brains that are sensitive to melody and beat.

That's not all: when you play music, you are exercising your brain in a unique way.

via edition.cnn.com

Great article about the power that music has to actually change you physically :)

Are Music Fans Craving Exclusivity? - hypebot

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you'll most likely be familiar with Amanda Palmer's impressive KickStarter campaign (she's raised over $750,000 through the crowd-funding platform). At risk of being 'one more to add to the list', I want to focus on what we can learn from her and what the success of her campaign suggests to me about how music fans are showing cravings for exclusivity.

via hypebot.com

Yes they are...

LinkedIn: The Beginner's Guide

LinkedIn is considered the non-sexy, sleeping giant of social networks. It keeps a low profile, perhaps due to the professional nature of its users. Nonetheless, LinkedIn continues to exert a powerful influence on connected job seekers, brands, recruiters and industries.

via mashable.com

I use this and it has a large uptake of subscribers through the global music industry. Well worth having a look :)

HouseConcertsAustralia's Founder On Building A House Concert Network & Indie Music Touring - hypebot

Having previously written about ConcertsInYourHome and Slowbizz.com, I was interested in finding out more about HouseConcertsAustralia. I interviewed founder Lisa J. Aston by email and, in addition to sharing more about the network, she also included some tips for folks interested in starting their own house concert network and for artists interested in arranging tours through such networks.

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House Concerts are definitely the way to go. I'm a proud member of this organisation and so should you :)

Rdio Plans To Compensate Artists For Bringing In Subscribers - hypebot

In a move that could potentially shift the favoritism of artists towards one music subscription service, Rdio is working on a plan to pay artists for bringing their service new subscribers, according to Billboard. This could be a good move to gain the endorsement of artists. But more importantly for Rdio, it could help them address their growing need for more subscribers, as their market share lands somewhere behind larger players such as Spotify and Rhapsody.

via hypebot.com

Hmmm, interesting. Artists become the affiliate marketer for Rdio. Must look into this a little bit more :)

Spotify Launches In Australia & New Zealand

G’day Australia. Kia Ora New Zealand. Spotify here.

via hypebot.com

Hmmm, must have a bit of a play around with this :)