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

Our tips and advice for independent artists this week provided sage guidance on developing a marketing plan, how to set the perfect concert price, what to consider when signing a. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this scroll back through the week's music industry news, we revisit Charlie Walk's exit from Republic Records following sexual harassment allegations, AI turning Trump's tweets into playlists, the continued. Continue reading

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Apple Music App Upgrade Puts Video In Spotlite

Music videos have been a part of Apple Music ever since it launched. But the new version of the streamer's app is putting music video front and center as part. Continue reading

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Meredith Gardner Exits Capital, Named Maverick SVP Digital

Maverick Management has appointed veteran label exec Meredith Gardner to the role of Senior Vice President of Digital. In her new posting, Gardner will lead the company’s digital team as. Continue reading

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Music Piracy Has Increased [New Study]

With the rise of streaming, access to music (and media in general) has become easier than ever. While one might assume that this would negate any need for illegally downloading. Continue reading

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Taking The Music Industry Monopoly Seriously

As weakening antitrust laws and consolidation of businesses continue, virtually every corner of the music industry is now controlled by a choice few companies, whether its streaming or live music,. Continue reading

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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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