Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

This week we've got a whole host of useful tips and tricks for independent artists making their way in the music business, with advice on how to gain more music. Continue reading

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FREE Webinar: How To Create An Effective Music EPK

Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, a DJ or in a band, one of the most important tools in any promo toolkit is the electronic press kit. A great EPK is a. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week, our most popular and often viewed articles on Hypebot covered Spotify's termination of the playlist payola service SpotLister, more users' ditching of Facebook in the wake of the. Continue reading

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Music Is “On The Move” says RIAA Chief Cary Sherman

A new RIAA report shows that the recorded music business in the U.S. grew for the second consecutive year in 2017, driven largely by streaming revenue.  RIAA chief Cary Sherman. Continue reading

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It’s Time For People To Learn How Streaming Really Works

Despite it being the fastest growing form of music consumption, many people still don't fully grasp how streaming works or, as this article maintains, doesn't work.

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FRI. BRIEF: Recorded Music Revenue Report • Piracy On Rise • Publishers Promise Windfall Share • More

FRIDAY 3.23.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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5 Steps To Build Hype Before A Release

The process of putting together a release can be intense and exciting, and once your material is finally ready for release, you naturally want to build up as much hype. Continue reading

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YouTube To Overwhelm Heavy Music Users With Ads

[UPDATED] Heavy music users on YouTube are about to be deluged with ads in an effort to encourage them to switch to Google's new paid music streaming service, according to. Continue reading

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Smart Speakers Will Drive Music Consumption, Industry Growth says New Report

[UPDATED] A new report authored by Music Ally's Stuart Dredge for label trade BPI and the Entertainment Retailers Association [ERA] looks at how voice-controlled smart speakers are transforming how fans. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Fallout • Doug Morris + WMG • Spotify Launches ‘Louder Together’ • More

WEDNESDAY 3.21.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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