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‘Load-In’ – Excerpt From Damon Krukowski’s ‘Why Sound Matters’

Damon Krukowski’s new book Why Sound Matters is out now via Yale University Press. The book begins with this extended passage, shared originally on his Substack, Dada Drummer Almanach.

Jeremy Young on 10/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians Guide To TikTok [2025 Edition]

If you’re a musician trying to grow on TikTok in late 2025, the playbook has evolved – but the opportunity is still huge. This Musicians Guide To TikTok is a concise, field-tested guide with links to recent updates and tutorials on Hypebot.

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians Guide To Facebook

Musicians Guide To Facebook (2025 Edition)

Is Facebook still worth it for artists? Yes – if you lean into what the platform now rewards: real conversation, short-form video, and smart, low-budget ads that funnel fans to owned channels.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MMF-US LA Summit

MMF-US LA Summit 2025: A Must-Attend Event for Artists, Managers and Music Professionals

The Music Managers Forum-US (MMF-US) LA Summit is back, bringing together artist managers, self-managed artists, and music industry professionals for a day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking. If you’re looking to connect with leaders shaping the future of music, this event is not to be missed.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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why no one is reviewing your album

Why no one is reviewing your album or new release

Why is no one reviewing your album or new release? Music PR veteran Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR looks at how streaming, new media economics and increased competition have changed how music should be marketed.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician's Guide To YouTube

Musician’s Guide To YouTube (2025 Edition)

This Musician’s Guide To YouTube offers practical advice to get started and thrive on this massive global social music and video platform.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians’ Guide to Instagram

Musician’s Guide to Instagram: How to Make the Platform Work for You

This Musicians’ Guide To Instagram offers a practical playbook for artists who want to grow, engage, and monetize on Instagram.

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image & Video Sizes for Musicians (2025 Update)

Whether its pitching a new release or selling tickets to a show, most music marketing now happens on social media. This Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image Sizes for Musicians will help you put together the right assets.

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Q3 earnings user growth

There are artists making big money on Spotify

From too-low payouts to investments in AI warfare, artists have a lot to think about when it comes to the music streaming platform created by Daniel Ek. But it’s also true there are artists who make big money on Spotify.

Bruce Houghton on 10/20/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get More Paid Gigs: 5 Takeaways From GigSalad

How to Book More Paid Gigs: 5 Takeaways From GigSalad’s Folk Alliance Webinar

Here’s what we learned from GigSalad’s recent webinar on how artists can use their platform to book more paid gigs.

Jeremy Young on 10/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Explore Artists on Tour powered by Bandsintown

Explore Artists on Tour powered by Bandsintown

Want to know if your favorites artists are planning a tour? Bandsintown is the place to find out and Hypebot now publishes an exclusive list of artists on tour powered the world’s largest concert database

Bruce Houghton on 10/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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