The Downsides Of Releasing Music Often Instead Of Rarely
In this second installment of a two-part series, Hugh McIntyre explores how the timing and frequency with which you as an artist release music can effect the success of said. Continue reading
The Real Costs of Music Publishing
Let’s talk about running a music publishing company. Whether you are just starting, or operating a publisher as we speak, it is important to know when and why to spend. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: Spotify Has 50 Million Paid Subscribers
Spotify yesterday confirmed that it now has more than 50 million paid subscribers to its Premium streaming music service. That's up 25% from the 4o million announced 7 months ago. Continue reading
Recorded Music Revenues Up $1.1 Billion In 2016
While A2IM CEO Richard James Burgess rightly pointed out that independent labels are undervalued in many studies, it is undeniable that 2016 was a year of strong growth for the entire. Continue reading
How Cracker Barrel Earned Dolly Parton A Grammy
Already no stranger to the Grammys, Dolly Parton received her ninth award recently for her performance alongside known a cappella group Pentatonix. Part of the reason for the success of. Continue reading
New Scientific Study Identifies Most Important Member Of Every Band, And It Is…
A new scientific study has found that the most important member of any band is the bassist. The report from The National Academy of Sciences found that ‘superior time perception for. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this re-visitation of a full week of music industry news, we look back on Live Nations impressive growth streak, Virginia's legalization of ticket scalping, the most popular tracks on. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read On Hypebot
This, the most frequently perused pieces on Hypebot included a look at the incredible power of YouTube's live streaming, which artists saw the biggest Grammy's bump, how Bandcamp boosted its. Continue reading