5 (Mostly Free) Things To Give Away at Your Next Gig To Turn Attendees Into Fans

Everybody enjoys free stuff, but many artists just starting out can't afford to chuck expensive items like t-shirts and vinyls into the crowd without any kind of compensation. Still, giving things. Continue reading

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Can Tokens Usher In A New Era of Price Flexibility for Artists?

Could bitcoin and tokens be way for artists to better control the sales of their work? In this piece, Adam Levine, Founder & CEO at Tokenly, explains that embracing new. Continue reading

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Pop Vs. No Pop: Integrity In The Industry

Both a genre and an ethical guideline, this article examines the phenomenon of No Pop, and the idea that artists and music fans should move away from the conventional, profit driven. Continue reading

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How Can Musicians Engage Intermediate Fans?

The importance of uber fans is well documented, as is the power of appealing to the more casual masses.  But what about those many fans in the middle? They really. Continue reading

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Minibar Kickdrum: Creating A Personalized Performance Space

Playing at a new venue in an unfamiliar space can easily intensify any nervous feelings you may already be having, but by bringing personalized instruments and other familiar set pieces you. Continue reading

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

This week's chart topping articles included a look at why pop stars are starting their own labels, what wisdom we can learn from Adele's 25, and why what works for. Continue reading

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Victory Records Is Back On Spotfy

After a much publicized spat over unpaid royalties which led to the entire Victory Records catalog being removed from Spotify, the indie label is back on the music streamer. No. Continue reading

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Miley And The Flaming Lips Plan To Get Naked

Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne revealed that one of the shows on their upcoming tour with Miley Cyrus will be performed entirely au naturale. Not only will the artists be. Continue reading

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Fader Magazine Offers Entire 16 Year Archive Free For Digital Download

Music and entertainment magazine Fader has announced a with BitTorrent that will allow fans to download the entire 16-year archive of 100 issues for free via the file sharing network.

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Miley Cyrus, The Flaming Lips Launch Limited Club Tour

Miley Cyrus' huge success in due in no small part to her ability to work the press and social media alongside an intense connection with her fans. Cyrus pushed both. Continue reading

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