Soundcloud Turns 5, Artists Share How It’s Changed Their Lives
This week Soundcloud is celebrating their 5th Anniversary. New stats from the music and sound platform show users posting 12 hours of audio every minute with 90% of tracks getting played. Continue reading
The Music Alliance Gives Monmouth University Students Professional Industry Experience
Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ has a music industry BA but the career-related offerings are fairly limited. One way students, faculty and recent alumni are improving the situation. Continue reading
How To Be Creative On A Limited Video Budget
Kelley James (@yourboykj) is a singer/songwriter whose music is a fascinating collection of acoustic guitars, hip-hop beats, thoughtful lyrics and freestyle flows. His brand new album 'The Pattern Transcending' was. Continue reading
How Music Licensing Fits Into One Indie Act’s Approach To Marketing
In September, Hypebot ran a guest post from Sarah Sharp featuring tips on getting your music licensed. As a music supervisor and lead singer of the Jitterbug Vipers, Sharp understands. Continue reading
Are Press Releases Still Relevant For Music Marketing?
The press release has lost value in recent years as the web has opened up a wide range of communication channels that bypass traditional gatekeepers. Yet, despite the reduced role. Continue reading
Mystery Marketing: Musicians Who Hide Their Identity
By Knar Bedian courtesy Evolver.fm. We all know the internet has changed the way recording artists market themselves. They have a plethora of social media outlets to choose from, when. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Obamacare For Musicians: An Introduction and Getting Help 5 Tips For Improving Your First Live Shows SEO For Musicians: "Don't Chase The Algorithm" Kosha Dillz Releases "Awkward In a Good. Continue reading
Flesh Roxon Combines Zombie Games With Rock Music For A Mobile Blast
"Horror punk from hell" trio Flesh Roxon not only appear in a mobile game but they've now got a game of their own. A Flesh Roxon update to "Zombie Road. Continue reading
Kosha Dillz: A Year Of Hypebot Posts Builds To The Release Of “Awkward In a Good Way”
Last year indie rapper Kosha Dillz began a series of columns here at Hypebot giving his view from the frontlines of how to make it as an indie artist. Since. Continue reading