Social Media For Musicians Who Hate Social Media
Although a lot of musicians would rather be honing their musical chops than committing a lot of time to promoting themselves on social media, the fact is it's become a. Continue reading
How to Grow Your Band’s Instagram
With over 300 million active users, Instagram has become an incredibly important tool for self-promoting artists. In this article we examine how bands and musicians can grow their presence on. Continue reading
The Huge Mistake Bands Make After Playing A Show
For musicians, the few days following a show are a critical time for strengthening their fanbase and networking. Here we provide a helpful checklist artists can follow to make sure. Continue reading
Quick Guide To Live Streaming For Musicians
Live streaming has taken to the world of social media by storm of late, making it an important tool for artists with any kind of a online presence. Here we look. Continue reading
6 Ways To Boost Your YouTube Channel
UPDATED: While its become controversial within the industry, there's no denying that YouTube remains one of the most important social media platforms for music. Here we go beyond the basics,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
For independent DIY musicians looking to further their careers, Hypebot has tips on how to entice customers to buy their albums, get a publicist's attention, engage with "lite" fans, and. Continue reading
Musicians Hijack Booking Agency’s Social Media, Claiming Non-Payment
In the wake of the financial turmoil at booking agency Elastic Artists, clients Manchester, UK MC collective Levelz hijacked the firm's social media pages to vent frustration over what they. Continue reading
Size Matters: Updated Social Media Image Size Chart For Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn
[UPDATE 2] You'll find the 2017 Edition of the Social Media Size Chart here. After all, it can be very confusing. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pintrest, Google+ and LinkedIn each have. Continue reading
Muddy Ground Or Pastures Green? The Highs And Lows Of Online Engagement
Being forced to spend large quantities of time staring at a screen is one of the realities of being an independent artist in 2015, and while this can be frustrating, online engagement and effective. Continue reading