[Interview] Kickstarter Tips for Musicians Directly from Kickstarter
This interview originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. Leading crowdfunding platform Kickstarter just released a Creator Handbook to help users launch effective campaigns. Kickstarter is open to all kinds of. Continue reading
What’s The Idea Behind 1000 True Fans?
By Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. In the latest version of my Music 4.0: A Survival Guide For Making Music In The Internet Age book I explain that making a. Continue reading
Advertising Tips For DIY Musicians
DIY musicians using advertising to promote their work is rarely discussed on Hypebot though we do cover a wide range of marketing approaches including other forms of advertising. But given. Continue reading
SoundExchange Pays Artists and Labels $162.4M, Biggest Q1 Ever
SoundExchange paid $162.4 million in royalties to artists and record labels in the first three months of 2014, according to figures released today. To date, they have paid out more than $2 billion in. Continue reading
How An Unsigned Artist Used iTunes Instant Gratification To Get A Top 10 Hit On iTunes
(UPDATED) By Mike Townsend of Ditto Music. Nashville singer songwriter Louisa Wendorff reached number 9 on iTunes this week by using iTunes new 'Instant Gratification' feature. What is iTunes instant gratification?. Continue reading
3 Ways Musicians Can Learn From Other Industries
There is a lot to be said for being committed to studying within your field, but often, it is what you learn outside of it that gets you where you're. Continue reading
5 DIY Music Marketing Myth-Busting Insights
Dotted Music's Andrew Apanov shares his take on music marketing myths with Ilpo Kärkkäinen of Resoundsound. Along the way he busts myths of meritocracy, one-size-fits-all business assumptions and social media. Continue reading
YouTube’s Attack On Indies Gets Strong Response From WIN, But It’s Time For Artists To Take Action
Yesterday the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), which acts as a representative for indie musicians, released a new statement regarding YouTube's poor faith bargaining and threats to pull indie videos from. Continue reading
8 Ways To Publicize Your Music Career Without Making Music
By indie rapper Kosha Dillz (@koshadillz). I have been seeing some things come about in recent weeks that show me how to increase your level of publicity without having to. Continue reading
How One Generation Was Single-Handedly Able To Kill The Music Industry
Album sales used to be the favorable metric when calculating an artists success or failure, but with that business model long since out the window, new artists are fighting to. Continue reading
5 Fanbase Building Tips From The Great Escape
Hypebot's previously posted insights from The Great Escape convention with advice for indie labels and a reminder of the importance of email lists for fan relations. Another panel offered unique. Continue reading
