Are Tech Companies The New Record Labels?
[PIAS] co-founder Michel Lambot looks at how the economic structure of media consumption has shifted over time to one of renting vs. owning; and how tech companies bypassing record labels. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week on Hypebot, the most popular and often read articles covered Spotify's potential new industry antagonizing approach to licensing, an eight-year-old's mind-blowing cover of Zeppelin, the correct path to. Continue reading
Build Your Tribe, Find Your Superfans: A Musician’s Guide
While having quality music is certainly an important part of finding success in the music industry, perhaps more important, particularly when it comes to growing your fanbase, is conveying your. Continue reading
Paths To Playlists: How To Get Your Music On Spotify, Apple, Amazon and More
[UPDATED] Landing songs on the playlists on Spotify, Apple Music and other digital service providers has become the holy grail of music marketing. Industry veteran Jay Gilbert interviewed some of his. Continue reading
24,000 Tracks Uploaded To Music Streamers Every 24 Hours
20,000 to 24,000 tracks are uploaded to Spotify, Apple Music, Napster and other streaming music service every 24 hours. That's 1 million tracks every 6 weeks. Let's that number sink. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most popular articles from the pages of Hypebot this week looked at the opening of Apple Music to all artists, Gibson Guitars' $135 million lifeline, six steps to getting. Continue reading
Where Fans Discover New Music In 2018
As the music industry has changed, so too has the way in which consumers find new music, but music discovery remains one of the most important aspects of the music. Continue reading
Why Startups Should Be Included In Music Modernization Act
Adding to the already intense level of criticism being levied at the Music Modernization Act, this piece from Chris Castle delves into the legislation's failure to properly include startups, and. Continue reading
4 Editing Tricks To Make Your Songs More Playlist Friendly
Playlist curators are the tastemakers of the modern age, and when they're putting their playlists together, they have a specific set of requirements in mind. Here Michael Warner explains how. Continue reading
How To Pretend You’re At Global Music Conference MIDEM
Midem, the only truly global music industry conference, began today through Thursday in Cannes, France. Here's how you can follow all the action from the comfort of your home or. Continue reading
