Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y, and Indie Music

We've got tips, tricks, and ideas for every indie, DIY artist this week, with suggestions on what should expect from a music publishing deal, how to build a better fanbase,. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Fanbase • Music Venues • Hiring A Booking Agent

On MusicThinkTank this week, we looked at how artists can grow their fanbase, for important things every music venue owner should keep in mind, and when it's time to hire. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this scroll back through recent important events in the world of music business, we revisit seven big prediction for the industry in 2018, Jimmy Iovine's forthcoming exit from Apple,. Continue reading

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WE’RE OPEN WHILE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

In case things look a bit askew, we wanted to share that Hypebot is switching to a new mobile friendly platform, along with some other changes and improvements. But don't. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

This past week in the music industry, YouTube's Lyor Cohen promised to make artists rich and famous, Bono discusses Chance the Rapper and Spotify payouts, Jack Kelly shared what music. Continue reading

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Soundcloud Denies Downgrading Audio Quality

After multiple Soundcloud users complained online about an unwanted downgrading from 128 kbps MP3 to 64 kbps Opus when using the streaming platform, the company issued an explanation. 

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7 Predictions For The Music Business In 2018

Bobby Owsinski looks into his crystal ball to predict 7 major happenings in the music industry for the coming year, as changes like the loss of net neutrality and the. Continue reading

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Spotify Chief Content Officer Stefan Blom Exits

Spotify’s Chief Content Officer, Stefan Blom, is leaving the music streamer, the company confirms. Along with Kevin Brown, Blom is the second top Spotify executive to leave the company over. Continue reading

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When Do You Need A Music Publishing Deal And What You Should Expect From It

Whether or not it's in a songwriter's best interest to pursue a music publishing contract is a complicated issue. Here we delve into what each party's role in a contract. Continue reading

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YouTube’s Lyor Cohen Says He’ll Make You “Rich & Famous”

YouTube’s often controversial Head Of Music Lyor Cohen says in a profile for AdAge that he’s developed a simple sales pitch for meetings with artists, managers and labels executives skeptical of. Continue reading

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