REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we take a casual perusal back through this Thanksgiving week's music industry news, we revisit Content Creators Coalition's Jeff Boxer's harassment allegations, the best songs for Turkey Day, a. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Garage Band Success • Marketing Methods • After-School Music • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, we explored the key to success as a garage band, looked at some creative and unusual music marketing methods, what after-school programs can do to keep. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
This week our advice for DIY and indie artists looked at a range of ideas including five music business tasks to finish before the end of 2017, how stand out. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week the most popular of our articles on Hypebot included those covering why Swift's "Reputation" is still not on Spotify, how Spotify is looking post IPO, who the winners. Continue reading
Contrary To Predictions, Blockchain May Not Be The Future Of The Music Industry [Bobby Owsinski]
Over the past couple of years, a number of articles have surfaced in the music business world touting blockchain tech as the saviour of the music industry which will finally. Continue reading
Creative, Unusual Music Marketing Methods
With the massive volume of music, and the number of musicians out there, standing out and getting noticed has become harder than ever. Traditional marketing methods, while helpful, may not. Continue reading
Spotify For Artists Expands ‘Artist’s Pick’ Marketing Features: Custom Image, Messaging and Localized Tour Dates
Spotify For Artists continues to expand its toolbox of free features designed to help all musicians build and benefit from their presence on the streaming service. New additions add a. Continue reading
Why So Many Musicians Get Digital So Very Wrong
Here Amber Horsburgh delves into the issues behind common industry misconceptions surrounding digital strategy, and the danger of simply treating digital as a communication channel, as well as the importance. Continue reading
Roy Orbison Heirs File Lawsuit To Stop Concert Hologram Project
Heirs of Roy Orbison have filed a lawsuit to block what they say is a shakedown by a hologram company owned by Greek billionaire Alkiviades David. New technology often leads. Continue reading
What’s Not To Like About Facebook’s (Non-Existent) Music Licenses
Owing to their ability to duck behind DMCA 'safe harbor' rules, Facebook has been able to get along without paying royalties on the music which, undeniably, add an appreciable amount. Continue reading