Behind The Curtain: Inside The Bandzoogle Design Team
Hypebot is so busy chronicling the new music business and how tech is changing discovery, marketing and monetization, that we seldom look behind the scenes at the people that make. Continue reading
10 Fantastic But Under-Appreciated Music Cities
While the term "music cities" likely evokes the classic behemoths like NYC, LA, or Nashville, some of the best music cities out there are much smaller and still fly somewhat. Continue reading
Spotify To Bring Free Tier To Connected Speakers Soon
Spotify has announced that it will make streaming to connected speakers available on its free ad-supported tier very soon. Until now, device connectivity has only been available to paid Spotify. Continue reading
3 Big Tips Gaining More Instagram Followers As A Musician
Social media has proven itself to be an invaluable tool for musicians and Instagram is, in many ways leading, the pack. That said, the platform isn't much good to any. Continue reading
If You Want To Live Stream, Twitch Dwarfs YouTube [CHART]
While longform live streaming on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram is on the rise, their audience is still dwarfed by Twitch. While thought of as a gaming and esports platform, a. Continue reading
5 Marketing Strategies You’ve Been Missing Out On
The internet has fundamentally altered the way in which artists market their music, giving them a chance to reach fans and grow their base in way not previously possible. With. Continue reading
Musicians Launch Post-Brexit ‘Save Music’ Campaign
The newly launched Save Music campaign by the Incorporated Society of Musicians hopes to protect musicians post-Brexit by either maintaining their freedom of movement between countries or to introduce a. Continue reading
Bandsintown Nears 45 Million Registered Fans
[UPDATED] Bandsintown shared that it now has close to 45 million registered fans using the system to discover and track live concerts. They generate about 500,000 clicks daily. More than. Continue reading