Iron Maiden achieves highest charting album ever on Billboard with ‘Senjutsu’
Following nearly half a century together, the band Iron Maiden continues to climb to new heights, debuting at No. 3 in the Billboard 200 with the release of their latest. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Old songs/New hits • Music analytics • #ThisIsNotWorking • more
The 57th edition of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast is live. Episode #57 On this latest edition of the. Continue reading
Spotify Discovery Mode could reduce everyone’s streaming income, destroy algorithm explains this 1-minute TikTik
A growing group of artists and independent labels are pushing back against Discovery mode, the paid placement opportunity which Spotify launched late last year. Rather than giving artists input into. Continue reading
When is an NFT a ‘security’ and why should you care?
There has been plenty of interest in the music industry surrounding NFTs and what they might mean for artists. Unfortunately, the recency of the technology means there are a lot. Continue reading
Activating ‘studio mode’ – How musicians should prep for recording
Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or it’s your first time setting foot in a recording studio, proper preparation is essential in making sure you don’t your time, the engineer’s,. Continue reading
6 Questions With Arrested Youth (Ian Johnson)
Ian Johnson aka Arrested Youth joins for this second edition of the Bandsintown, Hypebot, and CelebrityAccess touring artist interview series “Six Questions With.” Johnson not only recorded and released a. Continue reading
Def Jam Senior Director of Marketing Justin Duran on leveraging data
Def Jam’s Senior Director of Marketing, Justin Duran, explains how data can be leveraged to help artists forge powerful (and profitable) connections with fans. Guest post by Erica Campbell of. Continue reading
National Suicide Prevention Week mental health resources for artists
In recognition of the importance of Suicide Prevention Week, we’re looking at a few important resources available to those working in an industry which is all to frequently impacted by. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot
Topping the Hypebot charts this week, we dug into how Kanye has obliterated the creative full stop, Doja Cat’s choice of a greener NFT drop, 2021’s surprise spike in physical. Continue reading
The Visceral Glitch: A design studio devoted to the music industry
In this spotlight, A2IM profiles The Visceral Glitch, a design studio dedicated to the music industry, and working to help musicians engage with fans in a virtual setting. Guest post. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
In our commentary section this week, industry experts weighed in on the dirty politics behind which songs get radio play, how creator tools are shifting the power dynamic between fans. Continue reading