On Achieving DIY Success [Chad Lawson]
In this article, award winning composer and pianist Chad Lawson outlines his process for achieving success in the music industry, discussing how one can take advantage of social media in unexpected ways, the. Continue reading
A Beginners Guide To Snapchat For Musicians
With its substantial user base and easy-to-use format, Snapchat can be a convenient asset for artists looking for new ways to connect with their fans, if they aren't using it already. This. Continue reading
How To Become A Successful Hip Hop Artist: Image
In a follow up to Part 1 of becoming a successful hip hop artist, Part 2 looks at the importance of crafting an image which matches your established brand, whether it's. Continue reading
Global Digital Music Distributor ONErpm Adds Free Analytics, Logs 30% Month-On-Month 2015 Streaming Growth
[UPDATED] Increasingly, analytics are driving music industry decision making. But access to good data does not come easily. So global distributor ONErpm has built a one of a kind analytics dashboard. Continue reading
How To Give Your Instagram A Boost With Boomerang
Following up its release of Hyperlapse and Layout, Instagram recently unveiled Boomerang, an app which produces one-second video clips somewhere between a GIF and a Vine. Several artists such as. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most popular industry news this week included a look at what most often ruins promising bands, why the music industry can sometimes prove to be too much, and the. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in the world of music commentary, Adam Levine sounds off on the incompetence of record labels, Taylor Swift is being sued, and Pearl Jam continue to try and do the right. Continue reading
What Are Your Favorite Music Industry Hashtags? We Share Ours
Way back in 2011, we recently asked Hypebot readers to share their favorite and most productive hashtags for music industry news. Their recommendations then ranged from the popular to the now. Continue reading
What Kills Promising Bands More Quickly Than Anything
Promising bands often have a fair amount on their plate to contend with, from dealing with labels and press, to working to attract and keep fans. In the midst of all this,. Continue reading
How To Write An Email Newsletter Your Fans Will Love
Although they’ve been around for quite some time now, email newsletters remain one of the most effective ways of getting in touch with your fans, particularly if the content is. Continue reading