PledgeMusic Names Scott Hueston Head Of Artist Solutions

Direct to fan presale platform PledgeMusic continues to expand its team with the appointment of Scott Hueston as Head of Artist Solutions, North America. Previously Hueston was  GM at Wicked Cool. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ Matador, Webster PR, Downtown, ReverbNation, INgrooves and More

Matador Records has hired Shira Knishkowy as Director of Publicity.  Shira was previously Director of Publicity at Partisan Records, and a publicist at Big Hassle Media.  MORE:

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Action Is The Key To Music Success

As artists, we are naturally overly critical of our work. No one wants to release something out to the world that is less than perfection. But the fact of the. Continue reading

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8 Experts Make A Case For Why “Physical” Recorded Music Still Matters

With all the news about streaming music services and the state of the “new” music business, many independents artists are wondering whether there’sstill a need for physical recorded product (i.e.,. Continue reading

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PRS For Music To Review Live Music Tariff

UK-based Performing rights organization, PRS for Music announced that it will be reviewing the terms of its Popular Music Concerts Tariff, which is a tariff applied to ticketed live popular. Continue reading

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Let Us Know What You Think Of Our New Design

It's still a bit of a work in progress, but welcome to the redesigned Hypebot.com.  We rushed this a bit because Google is implementing a policy of pushing non-mobile friendly. Continue reading

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SiriusXM Indies Award Nominees Announced

Canadian Music Week has announced the nominees for the 2015 SiriusXM Indies – the 15th Annual Independent Music Awards. 

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U.S. Dept. Of Justices Expected To Approve Changes That Would Change ASCAP, BMI Forever

Publishers have been trying to follow the lead of record labels to bypass BMI and ASCAP to cut direct licensing deals with digital services. A U.S. Department of Justice consent decree. Continue reading

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Reaching Music Industry Influencers The Right Way

In today’s ultra-crowded and competitive marketplace, artists should use every tool they have to reach out to the influencers who can help their careers. Unfortunately, many go about it in. Continue reading

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Muzicol Launches Indie Artist Promotion Platform, Professional Network

Muzicol International has launched Muzicol.com, an online global music community network built to provide independent artists with a virtual stage to showcase their talents, promote their music, and network with. Continue reading

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