# Hypebot
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- [Essential News & Insights for Artists and Live Music Pros.](https://www.hypebot.com/about.md) - Hypebot is an essential daily resource for artists and live music pros. We share relevant news, feature length stories, actionable insights, and real-world advice they need to build sustainable careers, while fostering conversations about music tech, live music, artist marketing, and event promotio…
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- [WMG, Capital Join Growing ‘Black Out Tuesday’ Music Industry George Floyd Protest: #TheShowMustBePaused](https://www.hypebot.com/wmg-capital-join-growing-black-out-tuesday-music-industry-george-floyd-protest-theshowmustbepaused-6970c7a70a0dbe2092b47f05.md) - Warner Music Group, Capitol Music Group and Quincy Jones are among those joining a growing grassroots music industry campaign to pause all activity on Tuesday, June 2nd following the death. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/wmg-capital-join-growing-black-out-tuesday-music-industry-george-flo
- [WMG, Capital Join Growing ‘Black Out Tuesday’ Music Industry George Floyd Protest: #TheShowMustBePaused](https://www.hypebot.com/wmg-capital-join-growing-black-out-tuesday-music-industry-george-floyd-protest-theshowmustbepaused.md) - Warner Music Group, Capitol Music Group and Quincy Jones are among those joining a growing grassroots music industry campaign to pause all activity on Tuesday, June 2nd following the death. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/wmg-capital-join-growing-black-out-tuesday-music-industry-george-flo

## Posts
- [Be Memorable: Picking the Right Horse to Run Your Grammy Campaign](https://www.hypebot.com/be-memorable-picking-the-right-horse-to-run-your-grammy-campaign.md) - Be Memorable is a monthly column about how artists can use the power of branding and promotion to break through the noise and be memorable.
- [Goldman Sachs 2026 Music Report: The Monetization Era](https://www.hypebot.com/goldman-sachs-2026-music-report-the-monetization-era.md) - Goldman Sachs 2026 'Music In The Air' report upgrades industry growth with streaming price hikes, superfans and live music driving revenue growth.
- [Manager of the Month: Mike Lisanti of MLennial](https://www.hypebot.com/manager-of-the-month-mike-lisanti-of-mlennial.md) - We discuss how artist growth needs to involve room to live life, how to create productive partnerships, and what happens after virality.
- [Live Nation Filing Calls  FTC Suit "Perversion" of Bots Act](https://www.hypebot.com/live-nation-filing-calls-ftc-suit-perversion-of-bots-act.md) - In a fiery federal court filing, Live Nation asserts the FTC is distorting anti-bot laws and punishing Ticketmaster for third-party scalper abuse.
- [Raleigh's “Temporary” Venue Lasted 16 Years — It's Now Becoming Permanent.](https://www.hypebot.com/raleighs-temporary-venue-lasted-16-years-its-now-becoming-permanent.md) - Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater offers a useful lesson for live music development: let a venue establish its audience before committing to its permanent home.
- [Does Live Nation Own Your Management Company? Ellie Goulding's Lawsuit. Oasis Ticketmaster Charges & the DOJ's Proposed Settlement 🎙️👨🏻‍⚖️](https://www.hypebot.com/does-live-nation-own-your-management-company-ellie-gouldings-lawsuit-oasis-ticketmaster-charges-the-dojs-proposed-settlement.md) - A pop star says her managers never disclosed who owned their firm. Ireland is prosecuting Ticketmaster over Oasis tickets. And ticketing rivals think the DOJ settlement tightens Ticketmaster's grip.
- [The Week in Review: Oct 9-15, 2026](https://www.hypebot.com/the-week-in-review-oct-9-15-2026.md) - Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros. Top Stories Kimaya Diggs on How Writing Music Helps to See and Feel SeenWe chat with the Massachusetts artist on…
- [Hold Up, Are Billboards Back?](https://www.hypebot.com/hold-up-are-billboards-back.md) - Tour teases are making their way from our pockets back into the physical world again — is the best way to stand out from a crowd, offline again?
- [Qobuz Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026](https://www.hypebot.com/qobuz-named-one-of-times-best-inventions-of-2026.md) - The placement recognizes the platform's approach to music streaming built around high-quality audio, human curation, and higher royalty payments.
- [Hypebot Bottom Line: News That Matters to Musicians](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot-bottom-line-news-that-matters-to-musicians-2.md) - How to make the most of Spotify Wrapped, US Copyright fee hikes, DistroKid takedowns, streaming fraud, social marketing tools, a quiz and more.
- [Kimaya Diggs on How Writing Music Helps to See and Feel Seen](https://www.hypebot.com/kimaya-diggs-on-how-writing-music-helps-to-see-and-feel-seen.md) - We chat with the Massachusetts artist on digging to unearth a song, supporting Mavis Staples and Tank and the Bangas, and salt and vinegar chips.
- [The Artist’s Guide to Building a Better Nighttime Routine](https://www.hypebot.com/the-artists-guide-to-building-a-better-nighttime-routine.md) - A consistent routine in the dark hours can help musicians both protect their sleep and enhance creativity. Here's how.
- [What Should Music Awards Recognize in the Age of AI?](https://www.hypebot.com/what-should-music-awards-recognize-in-the-age-of-ai.md) - Why human creative decisions behind AI-assisted work are still at the center of the tech-driven present, and why awards organizations need transparency.
- [Rocketship Maps a Song's Listeners Before Release for Free](https://www.hypebot.com/rocketship-maps-a-songs-listeners-before-release-for-free.md) - Rocketship gives indie artists major-label level data, using AI to identify target audiences for songs before release or spending a dime.
- [Touring Radar: 5 Live Music Moves We’re Watching This Week](https://www.hypebot.com/touring-radar-5-live-music-moves-were-watching-this-week.md) - Touring Radar tracks newly announced dates that say something bigger about the business of live music. Here's what's catching our eye.
- [Music With No Regional Barriers](https://www.hypebot.com/music-with-no-regional-barriers.md) - An open letter to the Grammys on the blind spots of the "Best Asian Pop" category, and why this personally affects me.
- [Backstage Pass: Ben Duvdevani of One More Time VIP on Scaling Intimate Experiences](https://www.hypebot.com/backstage-pass-ben-duvdevani-of-one-more-time-vip-on-scaling-intimate-experiences.md) - Co-founder Ben Duvdevani talks to us about how the company is employing AI but also trying to focus on sustainability, and the abundance of tote bags.
- [Artists Need to Stop Thinking Like Entrepreneurs and Start Thinking Like Philanthropists](https://www.hypebot.com/artists-need-to-stop-thinking-like-entrepreneurs-and-start-thinking-like-philanthropists.md) - The entrepreneurial mindset gave artists more control — now it’s costing them real fans. Here's what to do about it.
- [Spotify For Artists Opens Wrapped 2026 Portal With New Tools](https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-for-artists-opens-wrapped-2026-portal-with-new-tools.md) - Discover new Wrapped 2026 features including new performance video uploads and thank-you messages that connect artists with their biggest fans.
- [How Music Tourism Is Becoming a Growth Lever](https://www.hypebot.com/how-music-tourism-is-becoming-a-growth-lever.md) - We take stock of how the live music sector is being built around new markets across four different continents, and what that looks like globally.
- [Venues, Promoters: Take This Quick NITO, NIVA Survey Now!](https://www.hypebot.com/venues-promoters-take-this-quick-nito-niva-survey-now.md) - NITO, NIVA, and Bandsintown have joined together to survey how agents, managers, venues and promoters can work together better.
- [Learn How to Simulate Live Performance Pressure Before a Gig](https://www.hypebot.com/learn-how-to-simulate-live-performance-pressure-before-a-gig.md) - Adding meaningful stakes — such as rewards or peer evaluation — can help manage stage fright by recreating the same nervous system reaction.
- [Artist Manager, Paul Gargano: 'Never Lose the Fan Perspective.'](https://www.hypebot.com/artist-manager-paul-gargano-never-lose-the-fan-perspective.md) - Understanding your fans is crucial to create VIP experiences that go beyond simple transactions to create lasting memories.
- [What Happens After the Streams Stop: How Independent Artists Should Measure a Campaign](https://www.hypebot.com/what-happens-after-the-streams-stop-how-independent-artists-should-measure-a-campaign.md) - Which metrics are crucial to understanding whether streams are translating into sustainable audiences? Let's find out.
- [US Copyright Fees Jump Nov. 11: One Month Left to Save](https://www.hypebot.com/us-copyright-fees-jump-nov-11-one-month-left-to-save.md) - US Copyright fees jump on November 11. Register songs and albums now to lock in lower rates before many costs double.
- [Starling on the Subconscious Nature of Their Writing](https://www.hypebot.com/starling-on-the-subconscious-nature-of-their-writing.md) - We chat with the LA-based indie band about their mixed bag approach to production, serenading for cows, and Shakespeare super fans.
- [Lalu's Corner: Who Controls the Digital Version of You?](https://www.hypebot.com/lalus-corner-who-controls-the-digital-version-of-you.md) - Lalu's Corner is a monthly column about the power of music and brand partnerships, and how indie artists can benefit from them.
- [Six Weeks Off, Zero Shows Lost: On Lambrini Girls' 2026 Rescheduling Move](https://www.hypebot.com/six-weeks-off-zero-shows-lost-on-lambrini-girls-2026-rescheduling-move.md) - Why the Lambrini Girls' Coachella pullout was a masterclass in DIY tour crisis management.
- [Listen to Episode 1 of the New 'A Heart For The Charts' Podcast](https://www.hypebot.com/listen-to-episode-1-of-the-new-a-heart-for-the-charts-podcast.md) - Record Research launches its first podcast, pairing Billboard chart experts with artists to explore the stories behind their biggest hits.
- [Your Morning Coffee Podcast: CDs Are Back, Top Music Biz Schools, RSD Updates, More](https://www.hypebot.com/your-morning-coffee-podcast-cds-are-back-top-music-biz-schools-rsd-updates-more.md) - Episode 323 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.
- [DistroKid Takedown Wave Hits Indie Artists After UMG Lawsuit](https://www.hypebot.com/distrokid-takedown-wave-hits-indie-artists-after-umg-lawsuit.md) - With UMG's copyright lawsuit pending DistroKid is aggressively purging tracks, leaving artists who say their innocent caught in the crossfire.
- [In The Trenches With Boo Song of Taos' The Mothership](https://www.hypebot.com/in-the-trenches-with-boo-song-of-taos-the-mothership.md) - Boo Song, GM, Talent Buyer, Marketing Director of Taos, NM's Mothership tells us about his unique venue and the journey that brought him there.
- [Music Industry News From Across The Web ♫](https://www.hypebot.com/music-industry-news-from-across-the-web-2.md) - We search the web so you don't have to. The latest music industry and live music news under the INDUSTRY NEWS tab at the top of every page.
- [6 Recent Australian Live Music Stories to Enjoy This Weekend](https://www.hypebot.com/6-recent-australian-live-music-stories-to-enjoy-this-weekend.md) - Get all caught up on what’s going on down under in the Australian music scene by following our coverage, at your own weekend pace.
- [Is This World Map the Best Music Trend-Spotting Tool Ever?](https://www.hypebot.com/is-this-world-map-the-best-music-trend-spotting-tool-ever.md) - Music Road turns global data into a clickable world map of trending songs by country for listener discovery. It's a surprisingly useful tool for pros too.
- [What Music Taught Me About Grief, Money, and the Topics Artists Avoid](https://www.hypebot.com/what-music-taught-me-about-grief-money-and-the-topics-artists-avoid.md) - Tony Tripi reflects on how music helped him navigate grief and loss, and how it can help artists begin the difficult conversations nobody wants to have.
- [Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 Top Releases](https://www.hypebot.com/record-store-day-black-friday-2026-top-releases.md) - Noah Kahan, Playboi Carti, KATSEYE, Sombr, Wicked, Prince and more top 180+ exclusive releases dropping on Record Store Day Black Friday 2026.
- [For MARO, Songwriting Is a 'Feeling' Thing.](https://www.hypebot.com/for-maro-songwriting-is-a-feeling-thing.md) - We chat with the Lisbon singer/songwriter/guitarist on her breakout US/CAN headlining tour, playing with Jacob Collier, and the importance of rest.
- [Watch: Jai Alai IPA x Raise the Stage — The Social](https://www.hypebot.com/watch-jai-alai-ipa-x-raise-the-stage-the-social.md) - The fifth and final video in Jai Alai IPA and NIVA's "Raise The Stage" series is out now; each of which spotlights an influential independent music venue.
- [8 Essential Items to Add to Your Band's EPK](https://www.hypebot.com/8-essential-items-to-add-to-your-bands-epk.md) - Every artist needs a clean, convenient way to present themselves to the professional world. Here are 8 things you don't want to leave out of your EPK.
- [The Week in Review: Oct 2-8, 2026](https://www.hypebot.com/the-week-in-review-sept-25-oct-1-2026-2.md) - Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros. Top Stories The Warning Keep Having to Prove They Belong. The Burden Is on Rock Music.Sold-out shows, chart succ…
- [Was Shakira's Stadium Livestream So Big It Prompted Another Show?](https://www.hypebot.com/was-shakiras-stadium-livestream-so-big-it-prompted-another-show.md) - Shakira’s record-breaking livestream and expanded dates beg the question of whether watching a stream can make fans eager to experience it live.
- [Hypebot's Bottom Line: News That Matters to Musicians](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebots-bottom-line-news-that-matters-to-musicians-8.md) - Stay ahead with Hypebot Bottom Line. We break down the latest on Spotify Wrapped for artists, social media updates, new touring insights and more.
- [Checking In on America’s Fastest Growing Indie Venues](https://www.hypebot.com/checking-in-on-americas-fastest-growing-indie-venues.md) - According to Bandsintown's 2025 High Notes data, these are the independent US music venues growing quickest in follower counts.
- [US Copyright Office Probes Music Streaming Fraud](https://www.hypebot.com/us-copyright-office-probes-music-streaming-fraud.md) - After the $8M AI streaming fraud sentence for Michael Smith, the US Copyright Office launched an inquiry into fake streams and stolen royalties.
- [Who Needs a Festival Anyway?](https://www.hypebot.com/who-needs-a-festival-anyway.md) - Australia’s "Dance Music Boom" has officially escaped the festival fence, as Calvin Harris sells over 300k tickets for his AU events alone.
- [Think You Know Music? Prove It with Spotify’s new Music Quiz](https://www.hypebot.com/think-you-know-music-prove-it-with-spotifys-new-music-quiz.md) - Enough bragging - it’s time to back it up. Spotify’s Music Quiz is rolling out to users in U.S., U.K. and 9 more countries. Got what it takes?
- [What Does Music Distribution Really Cost an Artist?](https://www.hypebot.com/what-does-music-distribution-really-cost-an-artist.md) - Choosing a music distributor means weighing total costs, included services, contract terms, and how fees or revenue shares will change as your catalog and career grow.
- [How to Switch Distributors Without Losing Streams or Playlists](https://www.hypebot.com/how-to-switch-distributors-without-losing-streams-or-playlists.md) - Symphonic's guide to keeping audio, identifiers, and metadata consistent when switching to a new distribution platform. Here's how to do it correctly.
- [Bad Brains Changed What a Punk Show Could Be: A Brief History](https://www.hypebot.com/bad-brains-changed-what-a-punk-show-could-be-a-brief-history.md) - As early studio recordings receive a first official release, we revisit the stages, breakthroughs and ruptures that made Bad Brains live-music legends.
- [Watch: Roots In The Bronx — Ron E (Episode 1)](https://www.hypebot.com/watch-roots-in-the-bronx-ron-e-episode-1.md) - From the Bronx to the Grammys, Ron E talks music, Chris Brown, Tank and Hitmaka in this new video series. Watch every episode here on Hypebot!
- [Live Music Industry News: The Latest](https://www.hypebot.com/live-music-industry-news-26.md) - In Live Music Industry News, Live Nation's CEO gets a raise, Steinberg and Zink exit, Reliant expands, NIVA and Great American Beer Fest partner.
- [What I Learned About K-Pop Fandom From BTS and KCON LA](https://www.hypebot.com/what-i-learned-about-k-pop-fandom-from-bts-and-kcon-la.md) - How does K-pop build lasting fandom while creating spaces where fans can participate, connect, and belong?
- [Manager(s) of the Month: Andrea Troolin & Victoria Roe of Team Spirit](https://www.hypebot.com/manager-of-the-month-andrea-troolin-victoria-roe-of-team-spirit.md) - We discuss leading with honesty, the majesty of Janelle Monae, the advocacy oriented projects they make time for, and NYC vs. Chicago pizza.
- [Who Actually Made This? The Question AI Is Forcing Music to Ask.](https://www.hypebot.com/who-actually-made-this-the-question-ai-is-forcing-music-to-ask.md) - AI can support music creation, but transparency about human involvement is essential to preserving the meaningful artist–fan connection.
- [Cory Wong Booked Three Tours Instead of One. Here's Why That's Smart.](https://www.hypebot.com/cory-wong-booked-three-tours-instead-of-one-heres-why-thats-smart.md) - Cory Wong's new tour isn't really about a new album — it's a case study in curating formats, guests, and routing to do an album's job instead.
- [Stanley Simmons and the KISS Nepo Baby Dilemma](https://www.hypebot.com/stanley-simmons-and-the-kiss-nepo-baby-dilemma.md) - Stanley Simmons, the singer-songwriter duo consisting of KISS's Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s sons face unusual marketing challenges.
- [How Artists and Venues Can Boost Instagram Live Streams](https://www.hypebot.com/how-artists-and-venues-can-boost-instagram-live-streams.md) - Instagram rolled out an in-app feature letting musicians and venues easily boost livestreams to reach a wider audience and drive real-time views.
- [New South Wales Just Protected Live Music by Law. Why Can’t Other Governments?](https://www.hypebot.com/new-south-wales-just-protected-live-music-by-law-why-cant-other-governments.md) - Australia's NSW set a new live music law that offers a model for governments to support artists and venues through practical protections.
- [The Warning Keep Having to Prove They Belong. The Burden Is on Rock Music.](https://www.hypebot.com/the-warning-keep-having-to-prove-they-belong-the-burden-is-on-rock-music.md) - Sold-out shows, chart success, an upcoming stadium headline debut... Why do women in rock constantly have to prove their positioning?
- [It's Official: Mega Music Festivals Are Harming the Planet](https://www.hypebot.com/its-official-mega-music-festivals-are-harming-the-planet.md) - A new study warns "festival gigantism" is ruining the planet, urging capacity cuts and mandatory carbon budgets for mega music events.
- [The Next Music Economy Will Run on Autonomous AI Agents](https://www.hypebot.com/the-next-music-economy-will-run-on-autonomous-ai-agents.md) - This might be the fix for music’s fragmented rights, metadata, and royalty systems, and help companies pay creators faster with human oversight.
- [Spotify Opens Wrapped Artist Message Uploads and Updates](https://www.hypebot.com/spotify-opens-wrapped-artist-message-uploads-and-updates.md) - [UPDATE] An email from Spotify For Artists started the countdown for artists to get ready for Spotify Wrapped 2026 and other year end reviews. Learn how.
- [What Are the Different Tiers of Music Publicity Campaigns?](https://www.hypebot.com/what-are-the-different-tiers-of-music-publicity-campaigns.md) - This post breaks down what you can expect to get for your money if you're an artist hiring a Music PR team.
- [she's green on How They Get Into 'Tour Shape'](https://www.hypebot.com/shes-green-on-how-they-get-into-tour-shape.md) - We chat with the Minneapolis shoegaze-pop band about exploring book shops and cafés on tour, setlist logistics, and döner kebabs that hit hard.
- [Same Stadium. Same Message. Very Different Outcome.](https://www.hypebot.com/same-stadium-same-message-very-different-outcome.md) - Zach Bryan just broke an attendance record out Gillette Stadium wearing a “Free Palestine” shirt, two weeks after Macklemore was barred from the same venue.
- [What Independent Artists Learn When Their Career Data Starts Disappearing](https://www.hypebot.com/what-independent-artists-learn-when-their-career-data-starts-disappearing.md) - An essay on why artists need verified career archives to preserve one's achievements as changing platforms and AI reshape the public record.
- [What Primavera Sound's Lineup Says About Live Music Right Now](https://www.hypebot.com/what-primavera-sounds-lineup-says-about-live-music-right-now.md) - A lineup analysis of the Barcelona mega-festival in 10 artists.
- [ROSTR Announces Searchable Promoter Directory to Help Artists Build Tour Routes](https://www.hypebot.com/rostr-announces-searchable-promoter-directory-to-help-artists-build-tour-routes.md) - ROSTR’s new promoter directory will help artists and agents find local buyers, assess their booking experience, and gain new touring opportunities.
- [Live Music Industry News: TM Outage, SeatGeek TourIQ & More](https://www.hypebot.com/live-music-industry-news-tm-outage-seatgeek-touriq-more.md) - Widespread transfer issues at Ticketmaster, SeatGeek adds predictive TourIQ, changes at Pollstar Live! and ILMC, news from MassConcerts and more.
- [What Does a Band Name Promise a Ticket Buyer, Actually?](https://www.hypebot.com/what-does-a-band-name-promise-a-ticket-buyer-actually.md) - Gnarls Barkley’s upcoming tour will feature a very notable absence: no Danger Mouse. It raises a curious question about what artist billing actually promises.
- [Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Phonorecords V Case, AI in Court, Fans Travel, More.](https://www.hypebot.com/your-morning-coffee-podcast-59.md) - Episode 322 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.
- [New Features on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube to Market Music](https://www.hypebot.com/new-features-on-instagram-facebook-youtube-to-market-music.md) - Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook have dropped Fall 2026 updates. Here's how to use them to boost your music marketing.
- [Latest Music Industry News From Across The Web](https://www.hypebot.com/music-industry-news-from-across-the-web.md) - The latest music industry news and live music business updates from across the web under the Industry News tab at the top of every Hypebot page.
- [6 Feature Articles on Hypebot to Enjoy This Weekend](https://www.hypebot.com/6-longform-articles-on-hypebot-to-enjoy-this-weekend-2.md) - Take a moment this weekend to read through some of our favorite recent longform pieces on Hypebot.
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- [School of Rock AllStars Tour Raises $16,000 for Youth Music Scholarships](https://www.hypebot.com/school-of-rock-allstars-tour-raises-16-000-for-youth-music-scholarships.md) - School of Rock’s 2026 AllStars Tour brought 162 young musicians to stages across the US, raising money to help others access music education.
- [Your Music Is Neither Good Nor Bad — It's Yours. Stop Trying to Make It "Good."](https://www.hypebot.com/your-music-is-neither-good-nor-bad-its-yours-stop-trying-to-make-it-good.md) - Drawing on decades of recording experience, a Nashville songwriter meditates on setting aside self-judgment in order to discover one's own voice.
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- [How to Save Time and Be Everywhere: A Guide to Bandsintown’s Artist Marketplace](https://www.hypebot.com/how-to-save-time-and-be-everywhere-a-guide-to-bandsintowns-artist-marketplace.md) - Be everywhere with the click of a button. Bandsintown integrations connect tour dates, fan signups, and merch offers where fans already exist.
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- [Did a Russian Cover Band Accidentally Stumble Onto a Winning US Tour Strategy?](https://www.hypebot.com/did-a-russian-cover-band-accidentally-stumble-onto-a-winning-us-tour-strategy.md) - This Moscow-based Chicago cover band is thriving in the US, proving that with the right tour market mapping strategy, the setlist can lead to success.
- [ROSTR Launches Free Global Database of 33,000 Music Venues](https://www.hypebot.com/rostr-launches-free-global-database-of-33-000-music-venues.md) - ROSTR Venues is a new, free directory mapping over 33,000 global live music venues designed to make booking and tour routing easier.
- [5 New Tours That Don't Follow the Usual Playbook](https://www.hypebot.com/5-new-tours-that-dont-follow-the-usual-playbook.md) - Touring Radar tracks newly announced dates that say something bigger about the business of live music. Here's what's catching our eye this week.
- [74% Of Musicians Earned Under $1K, 82% Can't Afford to Tour](https://www.hypebot.com/74-of-musicians-earned-under-1k-82-cant-afford-to-tour.md) - Releasing music is "easy" but making a living in music isn't. A new Ditto survey shows 74% of independent musicians earned under $1,000 last year.
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- [Artists Don’t Just Choose a Mixing Engineer. They Choose Who to Trust With the Record.](https://www.hypebot.com/artists-dont-just-choose-a-mixing-engineer-they-choose-who-to-trust-with-the-record.md) - When artists choose a mixing engineer, they read three kinds of trust signals: technical, emotional, and social. Here's how to convey that trust.
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- [Your Morning Coffee Podcast: DistroKid Market Share, Suno Label Deals, StubHub, More.](https://www.hypebot.com/your-morning-coffee-podcast-real-artist-hacking-streaming-2-0-congress-updates-more-2.md) - Episode 321 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.
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- [An LLM Flagged 1,632 Videos. One Was Real.](https://www.hypebot.com/an-llm-flagged-1-632-videos-one-was-real.md) - We rebuilt our copyright triage from scratch. An LLM flagged four of five videos. The only signal that worked read who uploaded a video, not its content.
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- [Belle and Sebastian Show How to Salvage a Canceled Gig](https://www.hypebot.com/belle-and-sebastian-show-how-to-salvage-a-canceled-gig.md) - Singer/songwriter Stuart Murdoch borrowed two guitars and met fans in a park in Perth when equipment delays caused the band's gig to be cancelled.
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- [Official Charts Opens Its Data Vault With New PRO Platform](https://www.hypebot.com/official-charts-opens-its-data-vault-with-new-pro-platform.md) - The Official Charts Co. has launched a subscription platform giving businesses deeper access to the sales, streaming, and market data behind UK charts.
- [Winamp Is Back. Babe, Fire Up Some Orbital.](https://www.hypebot.com/winamp-is-back-babe-fire-up-some-orbital.md) - Winamp plans to return in 2027 with a Deezer subscription service that mixes streaming with local files, radio, podcasts, and those old nostalgic feels.
- [A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats](https://www.hypebot.com/a-rising-tide-lifts-all-boats.md) - The music industry has shifted from seeing tech as disruptive to seeing tech as an accelerator for growth. Here's what that shift means.
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- [MX LONELY on Being a Pro-Level Exorcist on Stage](https://www.hypebot.com/mx-lonely-on-being-a-pro-level-exorcist-on-stage.md) - We chat with the band about... that... and other things like songwriting, touring, sound guy magick, and essential gas station grabs.
- [US Fans Love Live Events But Trust the Ticketing System Least](https://www.hypebot.com/us-fans-love-live-events-but-trust-the-ticketing-system-least.md) - A new survey from Tixel finds that US fans value live events more intensely than audiences in the UK and Australia, even as fraud and prices are heightening.
- [Korean Pop Labels Are Building Gateways to Artist Universes](https://www.hypebot.com/korean-pop-labels-are-building-gateways-to-artist-universes.md) - Korean labels turn fandom into revenue through merchandise, visuals, live experiences, and community. Here's how.
- [Everything We Know About the Ed Sheeran – Macklemore Tour Fallout](https://www.hypebot.com/everything-we-know-about-the-ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-fallout.md) - An update on where things stand, following Mack's tour removal due to political statements, the wave of support departures, and humanitarian pledges.
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- [How New YouTube View Rules Are Impacting Music Marketing](https://www.hypebot.com/how-new-youtube-view-rules-are-impacting-music-marketing.md) - YouTube now counts views from the first frame. Learn what new the stats and 60% engagement rate means for artists, venues, and music marketers.
- [6 Longform Articles on Hypebot to Enjoy This Weekend](https://www.hypebot.com/6-longform-articles-on-hypebot-to-enjoy-this-weekend.md) - Take a moment this weekend to read through some of our favorite recent longform Feature pieces on Hypebot.
- [Watch: Marshall's The Dead Venue Sessions — China Chalet (NYC)](https://www.hypebot.com/watch-marshalls-the-dead-venue-sessions-china-chalet-nyc.md) - The new short-film series puts indie bands inside of three lost American music spaces where they used to frequent. Watch them all on Hypebot.

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