As Music Industry Struggles, Artist Income Grows
(Updated) The UK's Times Online called this "the chart that the music industry didn't want you to see;" and I've been hesitating publishing it without adding context and analysis. But. Continue reading
Amanda Palmer Shares Her Secrets
Hypebot readers had a special opportunity to ask indie artist Amanda Palmer questions about her unique approach to d.i.y promotion. Digital music marketer Jim McDermott (a former major label digital. Continue reading
Ian Rogers: The Get Busy Committee On Acid, Home Recording & The D.I.Y. Attitude
In this gues post Topspin's Ian Rogers continues to make good on his promise to blog about his experiences as the manager of Get Busy Committee. In this post, he. Continue reading
1 Nine Month Old Band + 48 Hours = $10,000
We Are Listening offers artists exposure via contests and critiques from industry experts. On their informative blog they also highlight issues and artists that emerging and d.i.y. artists face. Excerpted. Continue reading
Bandcamp Adds Physical Sales, Bundling
click on image to enlarge Digital artist services site Bandcamp has just added a number of new sales options to its d.i.y. sales and marketing toolkit. Now artists can sell. Continue reading
Win The New Edition Of Passman’s “All You Need To Know About The Music Business”
Share your favorite music industry advice and win 1 of 3 copies of the updated edition of this industry bible. For nearly two decades Don Passman’s All You Need to. Continue reading
Ask Amanda Palmer A Question. Any Question.
Next Thursday, November 19th, Hypebot and The State Theatre in Falls Church, VA are presenting a special event with Amanda Palmer; and Hypebot readers have the chance to participate online.. Continue reading
Some Milestones For ArtistData
A lot has happened since we last heard from Brenden Mulligan. On a personal level, je got married (congrats!), honeymooned, and traveled around the country speaking at 5 music conferences. Continue reading
2 Easy Tricks Of The Email Trade
How To Write Emails With Hooks This guest post comes from Jason Kadlec of Kadlec Consulting. As one of the first Topspin Certified consultants, Jason provides the advice and assistance. Continue reading
Blink 182’s Tom Delonge: “Put It Out There For Free”
"…if you look at your band with a modern filter, your band has so much potential to have all these different elements about it…you can monetize all these other elements,. Continue reading
