Glassnote Moves Distribution From UMG To Kobalt’s AWAL
Indie label Glassnote Music has shifted its digital and physical distribution to Kobalt's AWAL, after years at Universal Music Group. Glassnote artists include Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Childish Gambino,. Continue reading
Ethical Streaming Royalties: More For Few Or Fewer For More
In an effort to improve the methods by which royalties are calculated, Chris Castle theorized something known as the "ethical pool". Here he takes a deeper dive, taking a look. Continue reading
Pirate Studios Raises $20M For Self-Serve Music Studios
Pirate Studios has raised $20 million in new finding for its growing network of self-serve high tech music studios. Pirate operates 350 studios in 21 locations in London, New York and. Continue reading
The S.T.A.G.E.S. Of Email Marketing [PT. 6]
In this sixth and final part of a multi-part series breaking down the ins and outs of email marketing, Cheryl B. Engelhardt focuses on how artists can use their email. Continue reading
The Business Of Indie: Daptone Resurrected • New Ole CEO, Acquisitions • Sup Pop Singles Club • More
Today Hypebot launches The Business Of Indie, an initial step in our effort to give independent labels, publishers and artists the attention they deserve. Much like Hypebot's More News section, The Business Of. Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide To Building An Audience
As an artist, building an audience is one of the hardest and most important things to do, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Here we look. Continue reading
On Spotify, A Follow Is More Powerful Than A Pre-Save
There are many options to promote music on Spotify, and while they all have their pros and cons, some strategies are more effective than others. CD Baby's Chris Robley illustrates why. Continue reading
90% Of Consumers In Spotify’s Home Market Stream Music, But Only 43% Pay For It
A new streaming music survey in the Nordic countries offers a look at what may be the best that Spotify and the music industry can hope for when it comes. Continue reading
