Snapchat Updates and Best Practices for 2024
Stay up-to-date on all the new features coming to Snapchat this new year, from new lens options to AI advancements and much more as well as how to make the. Continue reading
Record Store Day, HITS, StreetPulse launch Indie Retail Sales Chart in response to Billboard, Luminate controversy
The new Indie Retail Top 50 has launched in response to changes in how Luminate gathers and calculates physical music sales at independent record stores. This joint effort by Record. Continue reading
So far on Superfan Week…
It’s Superfan Week on Hypebot. We’re just getting started, but we’ve already delved into topics like what defines a Superfan, why they matter so much, as well as how to. Continue reading
Ja Rule Announces “The Sunrise Tour” to Celebrate 25 Years of Music
Renowned rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, Ja Rule, is gearing up to embark on an international tour that commemorates his illustrious career spanning 25 years. Titled “The Sunrise Tour,” this momentous. Continue reading
Bandsintown Artist Checklist: How To Build a Community of Superfans
Bandsintown offers artists an extensive free toolkit to build a fanbase and keep fans informed about tour dates, merchandise drops, new releases, and more, and their new, simple step-by-step checklist. Continue reading
Monetizing Music Superfans: Billion Dollar Opportunity or Superfantasy?
The yet-to-be-published Annual Music Study by Music Watch will offer an overview of the music industry, but the consultancy’s Russ Crupnick has shared an advance look at its findings on. Continue reading
11 Music Business Facebook Groups worth joining today
Online social communities are a perfect way to get your foot in the door of the industry no matter your current status. Find business opportunities, professional tips, and potential collaborations. Continue reading
Emily White’s ‘How to Build a Sustainable Music Career’ podcast debuts 4th season with UK tour
Emily White’s “How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams” podcast has just launched its fourth season, which will feature 14 episodes recorded in 9 cities. Continue reading
Apple Music to pay 10% more for Spatial Audio tracks starting this month
Apple Music will pay artists 10% more in royalties on tracks where a Spatial Audio version is available, the streamer said in a memo to labels and distributor partners. The. Continue reading
SoundExchange distributed $1B royalties in 2023, up 4.3%
SoundExchange paid $250 million in royalties in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing its total gross distributions in 2023 to $1 billion, up 4.3% above 2022 distributions of $959M. SoundExchange. Continue reading
