Creating Your Own Album Artwork

The artwork which you choose for your album can greatly influence how listeners feel about your music, and simply not bothering to include any is a lost opportunity for personal branding. The following article offers tips and suggests. Continue reading

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The Problem With Exclusive Music Blog Premieres [RAC]

In this piece, artist RAC weighs in on why he takes issue with musicians premiering their work on music blogs, and how this exclusivity can often be harmful to the artist, as. Continue reading

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New On Our Music Industry Jobs Board: Music Licensing And Royalty Positions @ SiriusXM Radio

Sirius XM Radio is looking for both a Director of Music Licensing and a Senior Manager of Royalties. More on this gig and others on Hypebot's Music Industry Jobs Board.  HIRING? Here's how to post. Continue reading

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The Anatomy Of A Hit Song

What exactly does it take to make a song a hit? Here we examine the question of whether or not there exists a formula for making a song into a. Continue reading

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Illustrator Files Lawsuit Against Wu-Tang Clan, Martin Shkreli For Unauthorized Use Of Work

Artist Jason Koza recently filed a lawsuit against clan member RZA, Tarik  Azzougarh, (a rapper/manager/ producer affiliated with the group), and much be-loathed former pharma CEO Martin Shkreli, claiming that portraits which. Continue reading

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Guide To Being Your Own Music Publicist [Ariel Hyatt]

Being your own music publicist is no easy task, and music journalists and writers are typically swamped with artists making demands of their time. Here we provide several valuable pieces. Continue reading

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4 Sync Opportunities Where Indie Artists Haven An Advantage Over Major Label Artists

Nowadays, getting a sync licensing deal is one of the best ways for an artist to profit off of their recorded music, and while it may seem like opportunities such. Continue reading

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Take The FAWM Songwriter Challenge: Pen 14 New Tunes This Month

February may be half over but its not too late to join in the fun. February Album Writing Month (FAWM)  challenges artists to write 14 songs during February. The 12th Annual. Continue reading

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David Bowie’s Legacy On Copyright: Did He See The Future?

While all of David Bowie's predictions about copyright – like its no longer existing – may not have been one hundred percent accurate, he was correct about the panic the. Continue reading

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Digital Resale And The Restoration Of Value To The Creative Process

This article examines the detrimental fallout from the landmark case of Capitol Records, LLC v. ReDigi, Inc, how it created a music economy where the resale value of digital music is. Continue reading

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