Instagram More Popular Than Twitter On Mobile In 2013, Says Nielson

UPDATED: New Nielson stats show that Instagram is more popular with mobile users than Twitter – 32M vs. 30.8M. That puts Instagram at #7 in the most popular smartphone apps. Continue reading

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Pretty Lights Gave His Music Away & Now Has A Grammy Nomination. Should You Do The Same?

Pretty Lights took a different approach with "A Color Map Of The Sun." Instead of sampling old records he hired a group of musicians and created music from which to. Continue reading

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The Benefits Of Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsorships For Musicians

By Sandy Asirvatham, musician, writer and co-creator of Mobtown Moon, Baltimore’s "wildly eclectic yet consistently compelling" reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. As DIY musicians we try. Continue reading

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MUSIC AD WATCH: Cat Power Croons Apple Christmas Ad [VIDEO]

(UPDATED) Chan Marshall aka Cat Power has a vocal style that often holds back more than it reveals. Her rendition of the over-covered "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" utilizes. Continue reading

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Production and Marketing Essentials for Aspiring Music Producers

With the challenges of ever-evolving technology in today's music business come great opportunities for aspirining producers – if you're willing to put in the work. It is critical to make. Continue reading

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William Morris Endeavor, Silver Lake Partners Set To Acquire IMG

Agency powerhouse William Morris Endeavor and their private equity partners Silver Lake Partners have reportedly placed the top offer to acquire sports and entertainment talent agency IMG. According to the New. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Refreshes Desktop + Apps, PBay To Guyana, Gracenote For Sale, The Voice & More

WEDNESDAY 12.18.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab

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Muzeek Receives Seed Investment To Disrupt The Gig Booking Process [UPDATED]

Muzeek is a music tech startup headquartered in Australia that provides a platform for managing the gig booking process for all involved from artists to venues. Launched back in February,. Continue reading

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BandPage CEO J Sider On The State Of The New Music Industry

Op-Ed by J Sider, the founder & CEO of BandPage, a leading service for musicians to engage their fans across the web. He's been named to Billboard and Forbes’ 30 Under. Continue reading

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6 Tips for Setting Up Your Online Store

It’s no secret that at Bandzoogle we believe that your website should be your main hub on the Internet. So if there’s any place online that fans should be able. Continue reading

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New On Hypebot’s Jobs Board: TuneSat, Cambancha, Surefire & Much More

There are a plethora of new opprtunities on Hypebot's Jobs Board including an opening for a Promotions & Communications Manager at Cumbancha, the home of world music powerhouse Putumayo. Global. Continue reading

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