This Week In Music Commentary

Commentators from within the music industry this week weighed in on what it's like to be a high profile music supervisor, what it takes to blend music and tech, and. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

We're dishing out all kinds of valuable advice on making it in the music industry under your own steam, with tips on the best way to get good press coverage. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

As we take a few minutes to revisit a full seven days of music industry news, we revisit musicians' reaction to SXSW contracts which threaten immigrants, the appreciable bump in. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week, some of the most popular and often perused posts on Hypebot included a look some of SXSW's best tech events, Spotify's decision to remove its inbox and messaging. Continue reading

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Musicians React To SXSW Contract That Threatens To Inform Immigration Authorities, Festival Responds

SXSW has been dragged kicking and screaming into the immigration debate thanks to its official contract which threatens to notify U.S. immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial. Continue reading

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The Downsides Of Releasing Music Often Instead Of Rarely

In this second installment of a two-part series, Hugh McIntyre explores how the timing and frequency with which you as an artist release music can effect the success of said. Continue reading

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Hypebot Is Partnering With The Music Biz Weekly Podcast and I Am This Week’s Guest!

Hypebot is proud to be partnering with the Music Biz Weekly Podcast to help bring this already successful podcast to a broader audience.  To celebrate, I joined hosts Michael Brandvold and. Continue reading

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Apple Claims To Be Leading Way On Song Metadata To “Ensure Songwriters Get Paid”

Often known for it's progressive behavior in the tech industry, Apple is taking steps to encourage artists to get their music's copyright registered with one of several relevant publishing organizations although. Continue reading

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The Real Costs of Music Publishing

Let’s talk about running a music publishing company. Whether you are just starting, or operating a publisher as we speak, it is important to know when and why to spend. Continue reading

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As Snapchat Stock Continues To Soar Friday (↑12%), Will Music Be Its Killer App?

Snapchat stock [NYSE: SNAP] opened Friday at $26.25, up 54% from its initial $17 IPO price on Thursday. By 10:30 AM ET Friday, the stock was up another 12% to. Continue reading

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