Why Rapper Mims Is Hot (Again)

Known for the hit "This Is Why I'm Hot" (circa 2007) Washington Heights rapper Mims is seeing new success with the RecordGram app, which allows both producers and aspiring artists. Continue reading

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10 Things You Should Do As Soon As You Sign Up New Music For Distribution

While signing up for a distribution process is certainly an important of getting your music out there, it doesn't end there. Here we look at ten things you must do. Continue reading

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Music Industry Reacts With Horror, Sympathy To Las Vegas Shooting Tragedy

Since the deadly and tragic shooting that took place at the Route 91 Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, expressions of shock, horror, and sympathy. In a series of tweets, Jake. Continue reading

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5 Things Musicians Who are Killing It on Social Media are Doing Now

Social media has become an essential part of how artists connect with their fans, as well an easy and efficient avenue through which they can share their work and harness. Continue reading

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Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Accidentally Pressed w/ Punk Rock, + 8 Other Vinyl Mishaps

Nothing can ruin the normally serene moment of unwrapping a crisp new vinyl and placing it on your turntable than finding out you've come into the possession of a mispressed. Continue reading

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

This week, the posts on Hypebot that incited the most views covered how Ed Sheeran's Spotify earning could make you reconsider the financial value of streaming, how Zedge's acquirehire of. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Royalty Exchange Nabs Eminem • Taylor Swift Trademarks Lyrics • HAAWK Buys Dart • More

MONDAY 9.25.17 Music Business News From Around The Web ULTIMATE VIP:  Soon fans can invest in Eminem's song catalog, but will they turn on him if they don't perform? Updated. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Equipment • Crossing The Border • Guide To Buying Drums

This week on MusicThinkTank, we covered the challenge of coming to the US as a Canadian or Mexican band, what to keep in mind when purchasing drums, how to find. Continue reading

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Vinyl Pressing Of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” Gives Canadian Punk Band Zex An Unexpected Boost

After waiting months for the vinyl release of Beyoncé's "Lemonade," fans got quite a surprise. "Uphill Battle", an album by Canadian punk band Zex was pressed on to the lemon-yellow. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Music AR App Blin.gy Shutters • Ricall Fire Sale • Beyoncé Vinyl Hacked • More

TUESDAY 9.19.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Canadian punk band Zex gets a boost to thanks to a pressing plant switcheroo. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program

[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading

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