Music Marketing

Bandcamp Friday

Bandcamp Fridays to return in 2026: All dates announced

The popular indie music platform has announced 8 Bandcamp Fridays for 2026. The program, which waives Bandcamp’s revenue share so artists keep 100% of sales, has become one of the most impactful ongoing artist-support initiatives in the industry.

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Share on:
Spotify Wrapped 2025

2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians and Songwriters: What’s New

Fans worldwide are reliving their 2025 listening journey with the just released Spotify Wrapped. But the streamer also expanded it in ways that benefit artists, songwriters and creators at all stages of their careers. Learn how to make the most of 2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians.

Bruce Houghton on 12/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , , , , , ,
Share on:
music crowdfunding strategies fans at concert

Why Crowdfunding Your Music Project Is Different in 2025

Crowdfunding has changed a lot. What options are left for artists looking to fund their projects in 2025? Read on.

Jeremy Young on 12/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Share on:
Writing an Artist Bio

Publicist’s Perspective: What to Avoid When Writing an Artist Bio

Courtesy of our friends at Soundfly, an in-depth look at the traps artists often fall into when putting together a bio or EPK.

Jeremy Young on 12/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , , , , , , ,
Share on:
#The100DayProject For Musicians

#The100DayProject For Musicians: Jumpstart your career in 2026

For artists headed into a new year of releases, touring, and audience growth, #The100DayProject for Musicians may be the most effective – and affordable – career and creative accelerator available.

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , , , , , , ,
Share on:
Hypebot music business news last week

Most Read Post On Hypebot Last Week

Last week’s top music business news include a big win for Olivia Dean and her fans, a UK plan to help grassroots venues, Bandzoogle updates, a deep dive into Bandsintown and more.

Bruce Houghton on 11/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Share on:
The Earth Turns and So Do We album cover display at a music booth with vinyl records, a spiral notebook, a clipboard with notes, and other music merchandise.

The Secret Key to Promoting Any Vinyl Release

Courtesy of Tony van Veen, some ideas on how to engage with your fans on a deeper level through custom vinyl merch offerings.

Jeremy Young on 11/26/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags:
Share on:
A person lying on a large, flowing white fabric installation at a fashion or art show, surrounded by seated audience members in a darkened venue.

Rosalía’s LUX Listening Party in Barcelona Changes the Paradigm for Live Event Curation

For an artist so confident and comfortable belting into the spotlight, her entirely silent presence at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) as her album played for invited guests, spoke just as loud.

Jeremy Young on 11/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , ,
Share on:
1. Collage of colorful casino chips and promotional logos with UK flags, bad company, and stop signs, emphasizing gaming, UK theme, and casino branding.

Game My Fan and Primary Wave Bring Albums to Life as Mobile Games

Game My Fan, a direct to fan music distribution platform, is teaming up with Primary Wave to create a new potential path for artist revenue generation and fan engagement.

Jeremy Young on 11/25/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: ,
Share on:
frustration When Artists Release a New Album

When Artists Release a New Album and Your Reaction Is ‘WHY?!’

Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are experienced music marketers, but like you, they are also music fans. So sometimes when an artist they love has a new release, they get frustrated by what they are and are not doing to promote it.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , , , , , ,
Share on:
bandzoogle

New @ Bandzoogle: Bandsintown Integration + Smarter Sharing & Search

For independent musicians having a streamlined website, engaging store, and direct-to-fan promotion tools is more important than ever. Musician website-builder platform Bandzoogle has rolled out a Bandsintown integration and suite of features aimed at simplifying workflow, boosting fan engagement, and helping artists control their direct-to-fan marketing.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: , , , , ,
Share on:
Top