Magna Takes “Major Position” In PledgeMusic
Recent hires at Kickstarter signal that the crowdfunder is ramping up its music industry outreach. To counter that move and expand its own successful footprint, music centric competitor PledgeMusic has. Continue reading
What I Learned Working At A Record Label That Failed
Why do some record labels fail while others succeed? We explore what can be learned from watching a record label go under even after a promising start, and how such. Continue reading
Tumblr For Musicians [Part 2]
Here we guide artists who may be new to the microblogging site through the process of setting up a Tumblr account, how they should conduct themselves for maximum traction with. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week Hypebot offers the DIY artist a unique mix of advice, from how to get booked at your favorite festival, to how you can use samples without risking a. Continue reading
Apple Music Now In Far More Countries Than Spotify
Whether or not Apple Music has been more successful than Spotify may be up for debate, but whether it has been more geographically pervasive isn't. Indeed, at most recent count Apple Music. Continue reading
Merch Makeover: How To Double Your Sales Overnight
Merch not selling as much as you'd like? The following article offers a series of tips for how to change your merch display so as to maximize customer engagement, as well as. Continue reading
Alabama Shakes, Bon Iver Atty John Strohm Sees “More Opportunities Than Ever” For Indie Musicians [INTERVIEW]
Former indie and major label musician (The Lemonheads, Blake Babies) turned music attorney John Strohm who represents, among others, The Alabama Shakes and Bon Iver shares his optimistic vision for the future of streaming and. Continue reading
Five Questions For Berklee’s John Kellogg, Author Of “Take Care of Your Music Business”
Here entertainment lawyer and assistant chair of Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music in Boston, John Kellogg Esq, answers five questions ranging from how to advance one's career, to the ins. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
Time to ditch the excuses and take action! This week we have advice on how to promote your independent music release, book your first gigs, and four social media platforms you. Continue reading
