Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Slaps Phone From Fan’s Hand At Concert [VIDEO]

Fans engrossed in using their smartphones to share a show present a dilemma for musicians.  They want fans to spread the word, but expect them to experience the performance and. Continue reading

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Musicpreneur: Making Money in Music – #MusicBizBooks

#MusicBizBooks is a new blog series from Cyber PR’s founder Ariel Hyatt, curating and reviewing some of the best books about the music industry.

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Van’s “Off The Road”: Avoiding Vehicle Accidents On Tour

Going on tour for the first time is certainly an exciting prospect, and while many artists are eager to pile into vans and hit the road, these same vans run. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Make Your Band Rehearsals More Effective

For any band trying to hone their sound and become performance ready, practice time is critical, unfortunately, most bands don't use this time as effectively as they ought to. Here. Continue reading

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American Music Abroad Program Accepting Applications Now

American Music Abroad represents the new generation of musical ambassadors; reaching beyond concert halls to interact with other musicians and citizens around the globe. During 2015 and 2016, the Bureau of. Continue reading

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OPENING ACT: How To Make The Most Of A Support Slot

Performing as the opening band for a more star-studded headliner can be a great great way to gain some exposure, but your time on stage is typically limited, and it's. Continue reading

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10 Tips For Flying With Your Music Equipment

The holidays are coming and air travel is on the minds of many a musician. Recently it has become increasingly difficult for artists to travel with their instruments, but by following. Continue reading

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10 Rules Of Effective Delegation

While many entrepreneurs in the music industry may feel that they need to be involved in every aspect of a project, effectively delegating work to an eager team of assistants. Continue reading

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TuneCore Reports 90% Streaming and Download Growth, But Just 6.3% Rise in Payments To Artists

D.I.Y. digital distributor TuneCore announced today that is artists had a collective 3.6 billion downloads and streams in the last 3 months. That resulted in 90% increase versus the same. Continue reading

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What Are Your Favorite Music Industry Hashtags? We Share Ours

Way back in 2011,  we recently asked Hypebot readers to share their favorite and most productive hashtags for music industry news. Their recommendations then ranged from the popular to the now. Continue reading

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How To Future-Proof Your Album Artwork

Low resolution album artwork is instantly noticeable, and as the size of displays continue to improve the standard for what equates to "high-quality" is being continuously upped. Here we look. Continue reading

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