Spotify delays HiFi launch indefinitely
Spotify has officially delayed the launch of improved audio indefinitely despite Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL and other competitors offering the option at no additional cost to paid subscribers. In. Continue reading
Tunecore’s CEO on how fans, social media are leveling the playing field for all musicians
How independent artists are becoming successful by new ways. of rereleasing and promoting their music. A guest post by Andreea Gleeson, CEO of Tunecore. INDIE ARTISTS ARE ON THE RISE. Continue reading
What is Public Domain Day?
The gifts do not stop after Christmas with Public Domain Day, read more to find out why. A guest post by Randi Zimmerman of SymphonicBlog. January 1st is not only. Continue reading
FREE WEBINAR TODAY: How to build a sustainable music career with Emily White
The Bandsintown Artists Community is hosting a free webinar about how to truly build a sustainable music career with industry veteran Emily White today Monday 1/10 at 12 PM PT. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot
The people have spoken… here are last week’s most read posts on Hypebot.com. 20 Most Popular Playlists On Spotify Focus your efforts at the start of 2022 with predictions from. Continue reading
Morgan Wallen, Dua Lipa, and older songs dominated music in 2021
MRC Data’s annual year-end report on the state of music offers surprising insight into consumer behaviors, evolving trends, and the future of our industry. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading
Catalogs crowd out currents grabbing 73% of US market as CD sales also grow
If the resurgence in vinyl was not enough to convince you that in music everything old is eventually new again, new sales figures for CDs and music consumption stats should. Continue reading
Are ‘Walk-in Fees’ a solution to unsustainable songwriter royalties?
“The money earned as the co-writer of a song on a platinum track didn’t even cover the £200 it cost to get an official award plaque to hang on the. Continue reading
Roundup of the best music industry commentary
There were some noteworthy things said by music professionals this past week on topics like boycotting Spotify to predictions of the new year. Chartmetric founder Sung Cho on the future. Continue reading
Getting It Done: the week in D.I.Y & Indie music
Start the new year off right by reading about how to make 2022 your best year, how to have a sustainable career, how to successfully tour, and more. Guide to. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
A lot happened this past week in the music industry, like the decline of streaming growth, the Grammys are postponed, Vinyl sales hit new highs, and more. How radio just. Continue reading
