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ASCAP, BMI, A2IM, Music Biz, RIAA, NMPA, Others Demand Congress Improve Aid Access For Musicians, Industry Workers
Top music and film organizations sent a joint letter to Congress that highlights the many ways that implementation of the CARES Act has fallen short in assisting workers in need. Continue reading
Patreon Lays Off 30 As It Adds 50,000 New Creators
Patreon has laid off 30 employees or 13% of staff because of economic pressures from the current COVID-19 crisis. Kickstarter is reportedly also considering layoffs as crowdfunding projects on the. Continue reading
Music Artists Coalition Calls On US Gov’t To Help Music Industry
The Music Artists Coalition has joined the call for the Federal Government to throw a financial lifeline to the music industry as it grapples with the wide-ranging financial impact of. Continue reading
14,000 TikTok Followers In Just Three Months
It’s no secret that TikTok has officially arrived as a go-to destination platform to promote music, but many have yet to overcome the hurdle of starting a new social presence from scratch. In. Continue reading
MUSICIANS: Are You Buying Tools… or Toys? (Video)
It’s a common pitfall nearly every musician falls into: buying TOYS—the gear we lust after, but doesn’t really advance any creative or professional potential—when we should be reserving our resources. Continue reading
How To Use Bandsintown’s Free Toolkit To Sell More Tickets and Build A Fanbase [FREE WEBINAR]
Bandsintown, the popular global concert discovery and marketing platform, is offering a free webinar this Wednesday on how to use their free toolkit to build a fanbase, sell more tickets. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
In our tips and tricks section for DIY artists, we this week offered advice on how to make YouTube premiers work for you, the best way to find a PR. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of the most popular articles from Hypebot this week dug into why most indie artists and labels can’t afford to use Spotify’s new paid promotion tool, SoundCloud’s new lossless. Continue reading
Iceland’s Music Scene Continues To Punch Above Its Weight
In this piece we explore why Iceland – an island nation with only 360,000 residents – continues to deliver a truly impressive slew of talented and successful bands and artists. Continue reading
