
Songwriter streaming royalty rate increase explained
Good news for songwriters! Just last week, a new increase in songwriting royalty rates was announced. Here’s what it means… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If you think that. Continue reading

Music NFT & Web3 News: Bowie on the Blockchain • NFTs help Muse to #1 • OpenSea falls 99% • Public Pressure adds NFTs • LG Art Labs
The David Bowie Estate is launching “Bowie on the Blockchain,” NFTs created by multiple artists, including FEWOCiOUS, JAKE, and Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot. The sale on OpenSea starts on. Continue reading

How to avoid the 6 WORST music marketing mistakes
With a busy fall tour and release season ahead, it’s time to ensure you’re not falling into bad behaviors that could spoil your marketing efforts. by James Shotwell from Haulix. Continue reading

How much should you charge for your music services?
Remember, not everyone can do what you do! Learn how to properly price your services and get the correct compensation for all of your hard work. by CHRISTINE ELISE HUBBARD. Continue reading

Dear Musicians, Persistence is not always a good thing
Persistence is one of the key ingredients to having success in the music industry, but when does it become too much? by Tyler from the Reverbnation Blog Persistence is one. Continue reading

New Instagram Reels updates you need to pay attention to
Instagram is constantly updating its features for creators to play with and better engage their community on the platform. From longer videos to new templates and interactive stickers, here’s what’s new. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: songwriter rates • Instagram fake musicians scam • How to get signed • meet Immediate Family
Episode #108 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is live, and you can listen to it here. Episode #108. Continue reading

Spotify Editors share top Summer Music Trends 2022
As Summer 2022 comes to an end, Spotify offers a look back at the trends that shaped the season’s music, many of which are also likely to reverberate through the. Continue reading

Last Week’s Most Read: Royalty increase • Fake musicians • Realisfy • Reels rule & more [Labor Day Edition]
Catch up on the news and issues facing the music industry with last week’s most-read Hypebot posts. We’ve got topics ranging from a streaming royalty rate increase, and a million-dollar Instagram. Continue reading

8 ways to use this long weekend to do a digital detox
With all the technology constantly at the tips of our fingers, it is easy to experience a digital overload that affects creativity, focus, and more. Here are eight ways to. Continue reading