Who Are The World’s 20 Richest Hip-Hop Stars?
Hip-hop has been synonymous with entrepreneurship since its inception – from the 70s and 80s with pioneers like Jazzy Jay and Grandmaster Flash laying the foundation to what would become. 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
Indie Band Shares Tips On Following Warped Tour To Sell CDs
Following bands on tour isn't behavior reserved for superfans and vendors. Musicians also follow tours and Warped Tour has become a focus for emerging bands hoping to connect with attendees. Continue reading
How EDM Will Be Celebrated At This Year’s VMAs
MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) debuted in 1984 from New York City's Radio City Music Hall and has since grown to become one of television's most watched live events. This year. Continue reading
Live Nation CEO Sees Concert Sales Growth
During an interview with MSNBC, Live Nation's Michael Rapino discussed the signs of strength in this summer's concert season. Matching the tone set during the company's Q2 earnings call, Rapino. Continue reading
MTV Ups The Digital Ante For The 2012 VMAs
As MTV’s highly anticipated Video Music Awards draws closer (airing next Thursday 9/6 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles), the network has begun to focus deeply on individual platforms. Continue reading
Who Are The 30 Richest Drummers In The World?
A few weeks back, we gave you a rundown of the world’s top paid DJs displaying numbers highly reflective of the current EDM explosion in the United States and the. Continue reading
New Research From BandsInTown Profiles Today’s Social Concertgoer
Facebook concert discovery application Bandsintown recently commissioned the research firm Insight Strategy Group to study the behavior of concertgoers nationwide and identify trends in how they kept informed of live. Continue reading
Rise Above: The Challenges Of Today’s Independent Musician
Guest post by Justin Herring of Sidewinder.fm. At this point, it’s safe to say that a lot of musicians aren’t sure what the future holds. There are numerous paths they take,. Continue reading
Does UX For Good Know What’s Best For New Orleans’ Musicians?
UX for Good is a project that takes user experience designers into the field to see how their research and solution-generation skills can be put to use in real world. Continue reading
Why Can’t Music Tickets Be As Cool As DEF CON’s?
Since writing about ticketing innovations at outdoor festivals, I've been paying more attention to developments in ticketing technology. Surprise or not, the most innovative tickets I've discovered are the badges. Continue reading
