10 Networking Tips for Musicians and Bands
Networking. For most musicians, this is something that most know they should do but feel uncomfortable with or don’t know how to approach. However, it’s something that can open the. Continue reading
Fantrotter: Ticketing and Travel Search Limited By Reliance On Secondary Ticketing Sites
Fantrotter, billing itself as a "travel website for fans," allows you to identify an event, from music to sports, and then do an automated search for tickets, travel and lodging.. Continue reading
Bandcamp Debuts Music Feeds, BitTorrent Bundle Opens, Giggem Adds Venues & Promoters
Some nice steps forward are being taken by multiple music industry websites and resources. Bandcamp added music feeds to fan accounts which should deepen participation in their developing social platform.. Continue reading
Edjing Raises $2.5M For DJ App
Edjing, the cross platform DJ app, has raised $2.5 million in a round led by Entrepreneur Ventures with participation from Deezer founder, Daniel Marhely, who joins the company's Advisory Board.. Continue reading
FREE Webinar For Hypebot Readers: Your Music At Public Libraries via Hoopla
The folks at NARM have announced a series of informative music industry webinars, and are generously offering them to Hypebot readers at no cost. Next up is hoopla – Learn How Consumers Can. Continue reading
Growth Hacker Marketing For Musicians
Growth hacking is a term in growing use among those interested in rapidly growing user and/or customer bases without using traditional marketing techniques. Search engine optimization, user interfaces and viral. Continue reading
Tips On Getting Your Music Licensed From Music Supervisor & Songwriter Sarah Sharp
Sarah Sharp is a songwriter, music supervisor and the lead singer of the Jitterbug Vipers (@jitterbugvipers). As an occasional music supervisor and a songwriter who has had a lot of. Continue reading
Why Federal Policy Matters to Musicians – Now More Than Ever
Musicians of any age, working in any genre, need to be aware of how federal policy impacts how they are making money now. By Casey Rae , Interim Executive Director, Future. Continue reading
Canada’s New Fees For Foreign Musicians Makes Things Tough For Small Artists & Venues
Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program saw recent changes, including increased fees, for the majority of such workers that will unduly affect small bars and restaurants that book bands but don't. Continue reading
What Social Media Is Doing To Music (Hint: It’s Not Good)
By Tony Hymes (@TonyHymes), the community manager at Whyd, a social music community. Do you remember the early glory days of social media? We started by genuinely connecting with interesting. Continue reading
