Did Technology Kill Your Local Music Scene?

The internet forever changed how we consume and create music as individuals… but what about as groups? Anyone from the pre-internet music era will surely tell you stories of how particular. Continue reading

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Crowdcasting App Helps Fill Your Gigs, But Not With Fans. Is This A New Kind Of Pay To Play?

Given that attendance is so often a concern for artists, it should come as no surprise that a new app has been developed which provides a 'crowd for hire' and. Continue reading

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Live Nation Reports Earnings Growth In Q1

Streaming is now driving revenue at record labels. But for artists, touring revenue remains the bright spot. So when concert giant Live Nation reports growth, everyone celebrates.

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39 Essential Music Tech Events At SXSW

As many Hypebot readers head off to SXSW, we wanted to again share a list the 39 essential music tech related meetups and sessions prepared by our friends at MusicTectonics. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Optimize Your Time At SXSW

Owing to issues like the visa controversy and the scaling back of some its major participants involvement, 2017's SXSW is shaping up to be an odd one. That said, the. Continue reading

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Essential SXSW Guide: What To Bring, Wear, Expect And More

South by Southwest is rapidly approaching, and although you may have already solidified your travel plans, a first-timer to Austin's biggest music event probably still has some questions about what. Continue reading

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What Happens When Drake Brings You On Stage, A SoundCloud Success Story and More

A new London Rapper gets a sweet, sweet Drake boost, a new Latin artist takes the salsa community by storm, a developing SoundCloud success story and much more bubbling up. Continue reading

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Tagging, Structuring Your Music Or Band Site To Optimize For SEO

For many artists the term 'schema' can seem intimidating and complex. Essentially, it is a ways of tagging and structuring information, making it important for artists' search engine optimization.

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PledgeMusic Finalizes Acquisition of Set.fm, Matt Peterson Named GM PledgeMusic Austin

PledgeMusic today announced that it had finalized deal to acquire Set.fm. Set.fm Founder and CEO Matt Peterson will add the title of PledgeMusic GM, Austin.

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Would You Like Your Music Startup Featured On THE PITCH?

Despite rumors of a bubble and investor reluctance to touch anything that might require music licensing, promising new music and music tech startups are popping up daily.  To help find. Continue reading

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