Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week, we offer sage council to independent bands and artists out there on a variety of issues, including how to sell merch without coming off as too 'sales-y', when. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we journey back through the week's major music industry events, we revisit how Spotify's new Hulu bundling could be a problem for artists, Apple's attack on Spotify for trying. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, Hypebot's chart-topping articles delved into the leaking of Woodstock 50's lineup, a counter-suite from from EMI against Kanye West for breach of contract, why artists without labels are. Continue reading
Spotify’s New Hulu Bundle Could Hurt Musicians – Here’s Why
In a new move towards bundling, Spotify made waves this week in announcing that Spotify Premium will also include a subscription to the ad-supported tier of Hulu. Spotify, however, already. Continue reading
How To Pretend You’re At SXSW 2019 Edition plus The Official #SXSW 2019 Playlist
SXSW 2019 is in full swing, but perhaps you blew your conference and travel budget donating funds to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood or your local Premium Tequila Society. Or maybe. Continue reading
Decoded: The Smart Way To Spend Your Music Money (Pt. 1)
In part one of five part series on how to effectively allocate money in the correct places in order to benefit your music career, we hear four pieces of advice. Continue reading
Full Text Of Apple’s Statement Blasting Spotify With All The Nasty Bits Highlighted
Apple Music has gone on the offensive with an uncharacteristically strong statement "Addressing Spotify’s claims," after the streamer filed a complaint with the European Commission over Apple App Store fees. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: SXSW 2019 • Third Man Turns 10 • Ben Folds + Patreon • AIM • More
In this week's edition of the Business Of Indie, SXSW 2019 is in full indie swing, Jack White's Third Man turn 10, Ben Fold embraces fan subscription site Patreon and. Continue reading
Supreme Court Tells Songwriters: “You’ll Have to Wait”
In a further bit of bad news for music creators, the Supreme Court recently ruled that artists who are victims of copyright infringement must wait, in some cases for as. Continue reading
