The best ways to serve and even spoil your Superfans
This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post resurfaces a guide to keeping a community of superfans loyal and happy. In it, musician, teacher, and artist advocate Ben Weinman explains how to. Continue reading
What grants are available for independent musicians?
If you are a talented independent artist looking for grants for musicians to help you along your musical journey, look no further. Here are six grants for musicians in need. Continue reading
Is Facebook dead? Is Instagram replacing it? What does it mean for music?
Facebook still tops social media, but many in Gen Z believe the platform ‘died’ ages ago. On the other hand, Instagram is growing, particularly with younger fans. And because it’s. Continue reading
It’s Superfan Week on Hypebot
We’re exploring the superfan phenomenon all week on Hypebot. What is a superfan? If focusing on superfans wise or is this all just hype? What superfan stratagies and tools actuaky. Continue reading
Hot Water Music Announces 30th Anniversary North American Headline Tour
American punk veterans Hot Water Music are gearing up for an exciting milestone as they announce their 30th anniversary North American headline tour. This tour celebrates their successful career spanning. Continue reading
Spotify signals Superfan Clubs are coming soon
Spotify is signaling the addition of in-app “superfan clubs” that would enable artists to monetize their most loyal fans. The news came in a Spotify blog post celebrating the changes. Continue reading
How Artist-Fan relationships can make or break an Artist
At the core of every discussion about superfans is the importance of the direct artist-fan relationship. Marketing expert Jason Lekberg shares strategies and tools that empower artists and their teams. Continue reading
Everything you need to know about X (FKA Twitter) heading into 2024
Twitter may have died in 2023, but despite all the turmoil, the renamed X is alive, well-trafficked, and making major changes and improvements as we enter the new year. by. Continue reading
10,000 musicians answer Smashing Pumpkins open call for new guitarist
Ten thousand musicians have answered an open call by The Smashing Pumpkins looking for a new guitarist. Lead singer Bill Corgan, guitarist James Iha, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin are looking. Continue reading
If one artist dominates vinyl sales, what does that mean for the rest of industry?
Almost every month, a new vinyl sales record is being reported, which is excellent for artist and music industry revenue. The problem is, if one artist dominates those sales, does. Continue reading
