Spotify Blog Post Promotes DIY vs Label Release
The Spotify For Artists blog has published a decidedly anti-record label, pro-d.i.y. article that is certain to anger the streamer's record label partners. In it, Greg Puciato of the band Dillinger. Continue reading
Guide To Getting Songs Placed In TV, Movies
As a musician, chances are you want to get your music heard, and for it to have an emotional impact of some kind. One of this best way to make. Continue reading
Fan Pyramid: How to Identify 5 Levels Of Fans, Engage Them
Think of your fans as a pyramid with your most devoted and loyal fans at the top. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss the five levels of the Fan Pyramid. Continue reading
Assert Your Independence: Contact Your Senator To Support Music Modernization Act
In this piece William Glanz reviews the current state of the Music Modernization Act, what progress it still has to make, relevant commentary being made about the bill, and more,. Continue reading
7 Tips For Musicians To Write Emails Fans Will Adore
Gone are the days when the only thing you had to be good at as a musician was music. Artists are now required to do their share of marketing and. Continue reading
Did YouTube Betray Unsigned Artists?
Is YouTube doing unsigned artists more harm than good? This piece looks at the financial arrangement between musicians and the popular video sharing platform, specifically exploring how it affects unsigned. Continue reading
4 Ways To Build Your Network While Attending Festivals
While work may be the last thing you want to think about when attending a festival as an audience member, these events provide a fantastic networking opportunity, and can be. Continue reading
Making A Splash On Instagram: IG, You G, We All G On IGTV!
With IGTV having only recently been debuted, the time is ripe for artists and musicians to make an impact on the platform. Here we look at what we know about. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
We had plenty of advice for the music industry do-it-yourselfer this week, with tips on how to use YouTube Art Tracks, how to increase the conversion rate of your music. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, Hypebot's most often read articles covered the financial plight of the average musician, Ed Sheeran's litigation woes at the hands of Marvin Gaye's estate, how Best Buy brought. Continue reading