FREE For Hypebot Readers: NARM’s Online Seminar Series
The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) has just revealed a slate of summer and fall webinars in the latest of their ongoing Online Seminar Series. The events commence this. Continue reading
We’re All In This Together: How Technology Should Shape The Future of Live Music
Guest post by Matthew Moore (@MatthewrMoore). For years, artists have been trying to do anything they can to bring a different twist to the concert experience. Whether it’s a stunning. Continue reading
Kim Dotcom Hints That Megabox Will Launch This Year
Back in June, we reported that Megauplaod founder Kim Dotcom will be moving forward with Megabox, his vision of a cloud-based music service, despite having most of his assets seized. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Clyde Smith Launches Crowdfunding For Musicians Blog
During my time at Hypebot I've written a number of posts about crowdfunding music and recently decided to focus more of my own time on the topic as well. In. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y.
Incubus' Brandon Boyd Embraces Life Without A Label Case Study: How Billy Van Went From 2,000 To 100,000 Fans A Look Inside Zoe Keating's Earnings As An Indie Musician 5. Continue reading
The Long Pitch: What Artists Can Learn From Consultative Selling
Guest post by Katonah Coster of Fame House As a creative business, the music industry is not one to regularly take cues from the traditional business world. It’s rare that. Continue reading
How To Execute A Successful Fan Funding / Direct To Fan Campaign [VIDEO]
Guest post by Mike King (@atomzooey), a course author and instructor at Berklee’s online continuing education division, at Berkleemusic.com. I’m working with Dave Kusek to update his Future of Music. Continue reading
Indie Artist Website Review: Dustin Jake [VIDEO]
This is the 3rd of 5 website reviews as part of the Hypebot & Bandzoogle Video Website Review Contest. This time, we review the website for Dustin Jake, a singer-songwriter. Continue reading
The Human Jukebox: A Fun & Democratic Way To Make Money Playing Music [VIDEO]
Three man music and video collective CDZA have found a fun and democratic way to make money while playing on the streets of New York City. Their method isn't. Continue reading
A Look Inside Zoe Keating’s Earnings As An Indie Musician
San Francisco cellist and composer Zoe Keating is among a talented pool of musicians who managed to earn her spot and create a sustainable career from her music with global. Continue reading