November Merch Charts: Slipknot, Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, More
Looks like fans everywhere were in the spooky spirit as we see a lot of Halloween-specific merchandise climbing up the charts. Masks were big sellers and Slipknot merch took the. Continue reading
Why Your Current Songs Probably Won’t Work For Television Or Film
There's no denying it can be tough for artists to make money, particularly these days, and so the prospect of getting one's current work featured in a film or episode of. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
Always eager to give the indie musician helpful advice, Hypebot has tips on getting paid what you deserve for live shows, pumping up your Instagram with Boomerang, how you can become. Continue reading
Gaming Streaming Networks With Fake Listeners
At this point, most people are familiar with encountering bots on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, so it should come as no surprise that these automated users have. Continue reading
On Achieving DIY Success [Chad Lawson]
In this article, award winning composer and pianist Chad Lawson outlines his process for achieving success in the music industry, discussing how one can take advantage of social media in unexpected ways, the. Continue reading
How To Give Your Instagram A Boost With Boomerang
Following up its release of Hyperlapse and Layout, Instagram recently unveiled Boomerang, an app which produces one-second video clips somewhere between a GIF and a Vine. Several artists such as. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most popular industry news this week included a look at what most often ruins promising bands, why the music industry can sometimes prove to be too much, and the. Continue reading
Facebook By The Numbers: Video Views Pass 8 Billion Daily, Monthly Users Rise To 1.55 Billion
Facebook beat analyst expectations posting record revenues of $4.5 billion and a net profit of $896 million. But the real news for the music industry were rising user stats and burgeoning. Continue reading
What Kills Promising Bands More Quickly Than Anything
Promising bands often have a fair amount on their plate to contend with, from dealing with labels and press, to working to attract and keep fans. In the midst of all this,. Continue reading
How To Write An Email Newsletter Your Fans Will Love
Although they’ve been around for quite some time now, email newsletters remain one of the most effective ways of getting in touch with your fans, particularly if the content is. Continue reading
