Will Fans Recognize Your Music?

As the world of online music remains an extremely cluttered place, music identification apps such as Shazam and SoundHound that help fans pick songs out of the crowd continue to gain. Continue reading

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Making Free Music Work (Hint: Cannibalize Radio Not Sales)

Is the freemium model truly viable? As concerns continue to be raised regarding the impact of subscription based streaming on music sales, streaming needs to start competing more closely with. Continue reading

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How Haulix is Preventing Albums from Leaking

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Alex May talks with James Shotwell of Haulix, a platform for artists to securely share electronic press kits. As the company’s Social Media. Continue reading

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4 Lies They Taught You In Music School

While a college education theoretically prepares one for life in the real world, the reality is often quite different. Here are a few misconceptions that recent college grads may have. Continue reading

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What Next For Music Marketing?

Can Spotify really save the music industry? Many artists and labels are putting their faith in streaming services, both as a source of direct revenue and a way of gaining. Continue reading

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

This week's most read on Hypebot: A new poll suggests trouble for Spotify, some tips for mastering Apple Music, and list of winners from 2015's AP Music Awards.

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Rhapsody Has 3 Million Paid Subscribers, Up 50% In Last Year

Rhapsody was one of the first streaming music services. For now, its been eclipsed by Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer. But by sticking to "paid only," a model Apple also. Continue reading

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Major Artists You Won’t Find On Spotify Or Any Music Streaming Service

It didn't matter as much when streaming music was primarily attracting fan who prefer deep catalog over hits. But as more casual music fans convert to streaming, they are in for. Continue reading

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Poll of 17,000 Apple Users Spells Trouble For Spotify

[UPDATED] Apple Music launched with an undeniable advantage. More than 55 million U.S. households have at least one iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac, and millions more use iTunes on a PC.. Continue reading

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Musicians: Changing The Money Talk

For many musicians, it can often feel as though money (or a lack thereof) is controlling their lives. Here are a few tips on how to lessen financial anxiety when. Continue reading

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