10,000 musicians answer Smashing Pumpkins open call for new guitarist
Ten thousand musicians have answered an open call by The Smashing Pumpkins looking for a new guitarist. Lead singer Bill Corgan, guitarist James Iha, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin are looking. Continue reading
If one artist dominates vinyl sales, what does that mean for the rest of industry?
Almost every month, a new vinyl sales record is being reported, which is excellent for artist and music industry revenue. The problem is, if one artist dominates those sales, does. Continue reading
Searching for Superfans: Forget the numbers; concentrate on community
As we continue Superfan Week on Hypebot, Janelle Borg weighs in with a piece on how Superfans are particularly important in this era of algorithms and a stark reminder that. Continue reading
The crumbling of music media is a disaster for the music industry [Tatiana Cirisano]
Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research looks at the gutting of Pitchfork, the state of music reviews and music journalism, and its effects on the future of the music industry. by. Continue reading
How to book your first music festival gig
Festivals are a great way to acquire new fans and open doors to opportunities. Even if just 5% of a crowd of 5,000 loves what they see on stage, that’s. Continue reading
Snapchat Updates and Best Practices for 2024
Stay up-to-date on all the new features coming to Snapchat this new year, from new lens options to AI advancements and much more as well as how to make the. Continue reading
Record Store Day, HITS, StreetPulse launch Indie Retail Sales Chart in response to Billboard, Luminate controversy
The new Indie Retail Top 50 has launched in response to changes in how Luminate gathers and calculates physical music sales at independent record stores. This joint effort by Record. Continue reading
So far on Superfan Week…
It’s Superfan Week on Hypebot. We’re just getting started, but we’ve already delved into topics like what defines a Superfan, why they matter so much, as well as how to. Continue reading
Bandsintown Artist Checklist: How To Build a Community of Superfans
Bandsintown offers artists an extensive free toolkit to build a fanbase and keep fans informed about tour dates, merchandise drops, new releases, and more, and their new, simple step-by-step checklist. Continue reading
Monetizing Music Superfans: Billion Dollar Opportunity or Superfantasy?
The yet-to-be-published Annual Music Study by Music Watch will offer an overview of the music industry, but the consultancy’s Russ Crupnick has shared an advance look at its findings on. Continue reading
11 Music Business Facebook Groups worth joining today
Online social communities are a perfect way to get your foot in the door of the industry no matter your current status. Find business opportunities, professional tips, and potential collaborations. Continue reading
