How Darius Rucker Uses Ampsy, Hootsuite To Connect With Fans [CASE STUDY]
During a recent tour, Darius Rucker's team were able to use Ampsy for Hootsuite to identify the artist's superfans and offer them a VIP experience. Here we look at what. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
Hypebot has a whole host of tips this week, from marketing cover songs, to running a music YouTube channel, to using FanBridge as means of promoting content. All these plus. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 4 Ways To Make Money On Tour • 10 Music Biz Podcasts • Making Money As A Musician
This week on MusicThinkTank, we examine the best ways to make money on tour other than selling tickets, some of the most outstanding music business podcasts, and the optimum way to earn an. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The turntable's comeback in the wake of a vinyl boom, lessons we can learn from Straight Outta Compton, and the continued drop in Spotify's per play rates. This and more as. Continue reading
7 Tips For Running A Music YouTube Channel
Having a YouTube channel can be an excellent way to promote your music and make it available to a broad audience, but as with so many platforms, knowing how to. Continue reading
Labels & Managers: Are You Helping Or Hurting Your Artist’s Growth?
Much of the work that labels and managers have traditionally taken care of in the industry, such as distribution and recording/mastering, can now be done by the artists themselves, and. Continue reading
Bandcamp Opens Patreon-Like Artist Subscriptions To All
Ongoing sustainable income is the goal of every working musician. One solution, which got a great deal of attention last year, is based on the patronage model enabled by startups. Continue reading
6 Acronyms You Should Seek As A Touring Musician [Kosha Dillz]
Rapper Kosha Dillz recently finished up quite a bit of travelling from the Vans Warped Tour during which time he came up with several acronyms relating to a lifestyle on the. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 9.11.15: BMI Sets Record • Sony/ATV Warns Songwriters
Martin Bandier BMI announced record revenue and royalty distributions for the fiscal year surpassing $1 billion in revenue. This performing rights organization stated that “it generated revenues of $1.013 billion during. Continue reading
