Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] To Share Q4 2020 Results
Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) will share its Q4 2020 financial results on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 before the market opens A Q&A to discuss financial results begins at 8:00. Continue reading
CD Preorder: A D.I.Y. Case Study
In this promotional case study, Brian Hazard of the project Color Theory shares his results after launching a preorder campaign for his two most recent albums. Guest post by Brian. Continue reading
How To Crowdfund An Album During COVID-19
One of the few unexpected boons of 2020’s mass show cancellation is the amount of time many artists have had to work on new music. Still, funding an album during. Continue reading
INDIE SPOTLIGHT: James Rhodes of Artist Owned Label FiXT
We’re proud to announce that Hypebot has partnered with A2IM to bring a broader audience to its ‘Featured Executive’ series which points a spotlight on the executives leading the independent. Continue reading
Reddit Buys TikTok Rival Dubsmash
Reddit has acquired short-form social video platform” and TikTok competitor Dubsmash. Dubsmash enables more than one billion video views per month. The app will continue to operate as a separate. Continue reading
The Difference Between Owned, Paid, And Earned Media
For any artist, getting media exposure is important to the success of your music, but understanding the breakdown between owned, paid, and earned media is key to navigating the world. Continue reading
Responsible Independent Music Budget: 10 Top Notch Ways To Spend Your Money
Proper money management is one of the keys to succeeding as an independent artist. In this piece, we look at ten items that consistently make for smart investing. Guest post. Continue reading
Facebook, Spotify, CAA Backed Cryptocurrency Libra Rebrands Before January Launch
Facebook led and Spotify back cryptocurrency Libra has rebranded as the Diem Association as it prepares for launch. CAA, Union Square Ventures, who invested in Sofar Sounds, and Andreessen Horowitz,. Continue reading
Making The Entertainment Industry More Diverse, Representative [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, California-based music business entrepreneur David Franz discusses his own unique career journey, and the need to make the music business – and entertainment industry as a whole. Continue reading
Guitar Center Officially Files For Bankruptcy, But Promises ‘Business As Usual’
Guitar Center has confirmed that it has filed for bankruptcy. But what does that mean for musicians? The Guitar Center Chapter 11 bankruptcy hopes to strike a deal with key. Continue reading
Round Hill Music Royalty Fund IPO Raises $282M
Round Hill Music Royalty fund has successfully completed its Initial Public Offering on the London Stock Exchange, garnering roughly £212m in the process. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the. Continue reading
