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

This week on Hypebot, some of our most popular articles covered hotly debated issue of whether physical CDs are still worth the manufacturing cost, PledgeMusic's game of fastball as others. Continue reading

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Monetize Music Fandom, Not Consumption: What Japan, Global Industry Can Learn From China [Mark Mulligan]

Music fans in Japan have shifted from buying CDs to streaming at a rate far slower than most of the rest of the world. MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan, says that. Continue reading

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With Spotify Canvas, Artists Add Moving Visuals To Tracks

Spotify is beta testing Canvas, a new feature which allows artists and labels to add a fullscreen, 3-8 second moving visual to tracks. It replaces cover art and will loop. Continue reading

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THE PITCH: FeedFM – Music For Fitness and Wellness

In response to a new wave of interesting music tech startups, we're bringing back THE PITCH, a semi-regular feature that allows promising apps and services to share a very short. Continue reading

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Is It Possible That Radio Dodged The Digital Bullet?

With conventional broadcast radio now beset from all sides by streaming services, podcasts, and satellite, the future of this form of legacy entertainment is often brought into question, however some. Continue reading

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Cassette Sales Still On The Rise

When streaming began to dominate music consumption, many industry insiders believed all physical forms of media would soon die out, but it appears that vinyl wasn't the only format to. Continue reading

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How To Keep Fans Engaged On Social Media Before A Show

Engagement (particularly when it comes to social media) has become all the buzz for not only bands and artists looking to connect with fans, but also for the venues where. Continue reading

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Why One Musician Believes Article 13 Is Disaster For Independent Artists

Music, copyright, and the internet have a long and sordid past together, but the internet also has been greatly beneficial to independent artists. That's something which, indie musician Stephen Blythe. Continue reading

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5 Good Reasons To Enter The Independent Music Awards

The Independent Music Awards will soon be given out, bringing industry attention to self-released and independent artists. Here Alexandra Kennedy outlines five reasons to enter the IMAs by February 1.

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Spotify India Launch Delayed To March, Majors Yet To Sign

Spotify's launch in India was unofficially scheduled for January 31st, with one source reporting that a Mumbai's Famous Studios had already been booked for a launch party tonight. Now sources. Continue reading

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