SXSW Music 2016 Announces First Showcase Bands, Panels
March may seem far, far away; but the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival 2016 has just announced the first round of artists and some of its conference panel. Continue reading
Mercury Prize Shortlist 2015 Announced
The Mercury Prize shortlist has been announced. The nominees were chosen from over 290 albums submitted and includes seven debuts. The prize, first awarded in 1992, celebrates the UK's best. Continue reading
The Fundamental “Why” Of Music Discovery
Whether it's Apple Music, Spotify, or any number of smaller companies, everyone in the streaming industry is obsessing over music discovery. But just how valuable is discovery for artists, when listener engagement. Continue reading
Amazon Prime Music Adds Universal Music Group To Free Streaming
Despite having "several million" users in the U.S. streaming its 1 million tracks every month, Amazon Prime Music is often overlooked. Today Amazon's streaming catalog got a lot deeper with. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Become A Successful Artist In The New Millennium • Music Visualization • Ian Rogers Beats It
This week on MusicThinkTank, we explore how to become a successful artist in the new millennium, look at thirteen excellent apps for touring musicians, and hear some tips on how to. Continue reading
3 Things Bands Usually Overpack On Their First Tour
When loading up to go on tour for the first time, there are a few items that are better left at home rather than making your already crowded van feel. Continue reading
How Greenpeace Is Using Non-Static Music To Make Digital Activism More Engaging
While there are those who say that the era of musical protest is over, an agency of music hackers has been collaborating with Greenpeace to create interactive digital music as a means of. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most read posts on Hypebot this week included some tips for generating revenue in unlikely places, an update on SFXE's plummeting stock, and Taylor Swift on Spotify (or her. Continue reading
