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

In this week's slew of useful advice for the independent, do-it-yourself musician, we deliver handy tips on how to become a better musician, why small goals can best for maximum. Continue reading

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BMI Files Federal Rate Court Action Against The Radio Music License Committee

BMI filed an action in Federal Rate Court today to set interim fees for radio stations represented by the Radio Music License Committee while BMI and the RMLC negotiate the. Continue reading

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Internet Gives Musicians Double-Edged Sword

In the shifting landscape of the music industry, more and more artists are turning from traditional record labels to streaming services to get their songs and their names out there.. Continue reading

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Join Hypebot’s Online Holiday Networking Party Starting Wednesday

On Wednesday, we're reviving a tradition by encouraging you, our wonderful readers, to share who you are, what you're working on and your plans and aspirations for 2017 with the. Continue reading

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‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Soundtrack: Will It Be As Big As Its Predecessor?

While the film itself may have received mixed reviews, the soundtrack to last year's Fifty Shades of Grey was given glowing feedback across the board. With the sequel set to hit. Continue reading

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Drake and The Weeknd Have Record Breaking Week On Spotify

It was record breaking  week on Spotify for Drake and The Weeknd. Drake's "One Dance" is the first song to reach a billion streams there. And, The Weeknd's album, "Starboy". Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Apple Music Passes 20M • Pandora Unveils Premium • Musical.ly On Defensive • More

Wednesday 12.7.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple Music's 20 million paid subscribers is impressive after 17 months, but far less than the industry expected. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

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Google Play Global Top 5 Streamed Songs Of 2016

Google Play Music, which is guestimated to have about 1.5 million paying users, has released its most stream songs of 2016, along with the rest of Google Play's most popular. Continue reading

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Pandora Shares Top 100 Songs, Artists To Watch 2017

[UPDATED] Pandora has shared its Top 100 Songs of 2016.  Other "top" lists include Power Acts, Super Collaborators, Artists To Watch, as well as Genre and Regional breakdowns. 

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

Some of the most popular and well read posts on Hypebot from the past two weeks included Seymour Stein's embarrassing revelation about a deal with Madonna, Drake's redefinition of what. Continue reading

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