Despite Ratings Drop, VMAs Performers See Music Sales Spike
While last week’s MTV Video Music Awards saw a significant drop in television viewers compared to last year’s (6.1 million vs. 12.4 million – due largely to the Democratic National. Continue reading
Bandtastic Joins Concert Crowdfunding Miniboom
Though Bandtastic is based in Mexico City and their site is currently in Spanish, they are planning to expand to other countries and are starting to get some attention in. Continue reading
Upward Spiral Podcast #9: Grizzly Bear’s Twit-troversy, Apple’s “iRadio” & More
This episode features insightful conversations with special guest Ian Rogers (Topspin, This Week In Music), as he shares his thoughts on the recent Twit-troversy sparked when Grizzly Bear urged their fans. Continue reading
Ticketfly Sees 400% Growth In Los Angeles Live Music Market
Without question, Los Angeles is and always has been a top market for live music. Being a major entertainment and media hub for the entire world, major ticketing providers have. Continue reading
Kosha Dillz’ Alternative Strategy For Getting Booked At Music Festivals
Guest post by indie rapper Kosha Dillz (follow @koshadillz). Originally posted at Audible Hype. Many of you know I have been attending events such as Paid Dues and Rock the. Continue reading
Queremos! – Crowdfunding For Live Concerts
Today marks the formal start of TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, bringing together some of the top tech entrepreneurs, investors and hackers for interviews, panels, product demos, and the launching. Continue reading
Jack White Calls Performing At Music Festivals A “Neccesary Evil”
Jack White is in London this weekend to perform at the iTunes Festival, but he's not sure that playing festivals is worth it. "I don't get excited about festivals –. Continue reading
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
