Incubus Manager Steve Rennie: “Fuck The Gatekeepers!”
On next week’s episode of the Upward Spiral Podcast, Incubus manager Steve Rennie will be joining the show to share his experience and expertise, having been around long enough to witness. Continue reading
ReverbNation Expands PROMOTE IT Ad Platform To Premium Music Sites
Digital advertising campaigns can get complicated, especially for musicians who would rather (and rightfully so) focus more of their time and energy on being creative. Launched just over a year. Continue reading
UPDATED: Shakeup At Dangerbird As Castelaz and Solosky Exit To Launch Management Co.
(UPDATED) Dangerbird Records co-founder Jeff Castelaz and General Manager Matt Solodky are both departing the company to re-launch Cast Management. They will handle a roster that includes the Dropkick Murphys. Continue reading
‘Steady Decline Of Music Industry’ Forces Indie Label Hyrdra Head To Close, Ask Fans For Help
After 20 years in business, modern indie metal label Hydra Head is closing: "The simple fact of the matter is we've been running on empty for a while now and. Continue reading
Did Major Labels Kill Vinyl? Plus: Vinyl-Only EP Label, 3D Printing Fisher Price Discs
The vinyl resurgence continues with not only a variety of releases, but even some revisionary history via the documentary Last Shop Standing. The film focuses on indie record shops in. Continue reading
The 10 Most Read Hypebot Stories Last Month
Did you miss anything? From finding out who the world's top paid DJs and drummers are, to learning from artists who are being taken to new heights through the digital. Continue reading
XL Recordings Make History With Limited Releases Of Music They Think Is Great
XL Recordings' unique roster, ranging from Adele to Tyler, The Creator to The xx, attests to owner Richard Russell's focus on musicians with strong perspectives. Their limited number of releases,. Continue reading
$99 Lifetime iTunes & Amazon Distribution From Music Spray
With the fallout of Jeff Price and Peter Wells leaving TuneCore, the business practices behind digital distribution companies have certainly taken center stage in recent weeks, with many musicians now. Continue reading
Enig’matik Records: Life As A Bandcamp-Only Label
Enig'matik Records is a Bandcamp-only label based out of Australia with a focus on electronic music. The label puts out digital releases and organizes live events. It's a lightweight model. Continue reading
Global Digital Music Market Expected To Grow 15% Annually
According to the global analyst firm Ovum, the global digital music market is expected to grow at 15% annually, reaching nearly $22.5 billion by 2017. Subscription services are said to. Continue reading