Top 5 Most Irritating And Ineffective Ways Bands Promote Their Music
For many artists, utilizing web technology and social media to promote their music is often a tricky process and one which, if done incorrectly, can alienate fans rather than draw them in.. Continue reading
New Music Fridays: Global Release Day Shifts Today
[UPDATED] The shift to Friday as the "official" release day for music in 45 countries began today July 10th at 12.01 AM. Friday was already the new release day in. Continue reading
UPDATE: Rhapsody Shutting Down SoundTracking “Instagram For Songs” App Tomorrow
[UPDATED] Last summer, Rhapsody went on a small buying spree, aqcuiring music discovery platform Ex.fm and Schematic Labs, creators of SoundTracking. Both acquisitions were, in part, acquire-hires aimed at boosting music. Continue reading
Merchbar Hot Music Merchandise Chart – July 2015
This month's Merchbar Hot Music Merchandise Chart is heavily influenced by the summer touring season. From The Grateful Dead to The Rolling Stones, classic acts dominate. But Miley, MKTO and. Continue reading
UPDATE: Facebook Explores Music Video Service, Denies Music Streaming Plans
[UPDATE] The term "game changing" is overused, but Facebook launching a music service would deserve the descriptor. Tens of millions consuming music on the same platform that they share their likes and. Continue reading
New On Our Jobs Board: Marketing Director @ Partisan Records
Partisan Records is seeking a Director of Marketing. The Brooklyn based indie label is home to Deer Tick, Heartless Bastards and more. Details and other available jobs on Hypebot's Music Industry. Continue reading
YouTube, Spotify And The Professionalisation Of The Amateur Internet
What if Spotify compensated popular playlisters?The disruptive nature of the internet has dramatically affected a variety of industries, with music no exception. But what changes occur as early adopters of. Continue reading
Spotify Emails IPhone Users: ‘Don’t Subscribe Via iTunes’
Inevitably the battle between Spotify and Apple is heating up. Spotify is rumored to have been a driving force behind the European Union's current probe of Apple's music service and. Continue reading
Top 6 Overlooked Merch Items
Although music and band shirts are often thought of as making up the bulk of merchandise sales at shows, this article lists several items which are often omitted from the. Continue reading
