Spotify spends millions on naming rights while songwriters struggle [Chris Castle]
Spotify recently buys naming rights to Barcelona FC’s super stadium for approximately 225 million euros, while songwriters and artists are still receiving pennies in royalties, write Chris Castle. A guest. Continue reading
Are you your music’s worst enemy?
Stepping outside of your comfort zone, by definition, makes you uncomfortable. But you might need to try something new to find success in your music career. A guest post by. Continue reading
How letting fans pay what they want can actually sell more music
Recording artist and music promoter of over 20 years explains his own “pay what you want” CD sale model. A guest post by Brian Hazard of Passive Promotion. Disclosure: This. Continue reading
Do we really need The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?
According to producer, engineer, and coach Bob Owsinski, the parameters of what qualifies a musician for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame seems to have been watered down over. Continue reading
Playing The Long Game: NFTs, Crypto, and navigating Hype & Build Cycles [George Howard]
Learn about NFTs, Crypto, and navigating Hype and Build Cycles from music and tech thought leader George Howard. By George Howard from Forbes One of the common themes of any. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Music experts put their two cents in on topics like old music pushing out new music, abandoning frozen mechanical rates, and more. Radio needs a new model, says Dropkick Murphy’s. Continue reading
New music has become a bad business model. Can radio (or anything) change that?
Much has been written recently about how new music is being crowded out by older music. Radio guru Fred Jacobs digs deep into the problem and some possible solutions if. Continue reading
The only single release checklist you’ll ever need
Learn some tips and tricks on how to release your next single from an experienced professional. A guest post by Brian Hazard frpom Passive Promotion. I’ve been releasing a new. Continue reading
Is old new music REALLY crowding out new music? [Fred Jacobs]
“Old music now represents 70% of the US music market. Even worse: the new music market is actually shrinking,” That stat and statement caused a firestorm. But Is old music. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
This week on Hypebot, we’ve got tips and opinions straight from the professionals that may just give you a new perspective or two on topics like getting your music in. Continue reading