
What is a Superfan & Why do UMG, WMG (and everyone else) care so much?
Everyone is talking about the importance of music superfans to propel and monetize an artist’s career. But what is a superfan, and why do the CEOs of UMG and WMG,. Continue reading

How to sell more music merch using these 8 proven tactics
Selling merch is more than just a revenue stream for music artists – it’s a way to deepen your connection with Superfans. Want to know how? Here are eight super. Continue reading

Jon Poppii and the Secret to Minimalist Music Video Success
What’s the secret to success for a bare-bones acoustic performance video? That’s the subject of this installment of ‘Why It Worked’ from Chris Robley of ReverbNation, where you’ll learn why when. Continue reading

How musicians can optimize their time in the work-from-home era
Working from home can be both the best and the worst thing that’s ever happened to a career in music. But whatever your aspirations, there are proven strategies that can. Continue reading

Beatdapp raises $17M to fight fraud for UMG, SoundExchange, Napster, and more
Music fraud detection company Beatdapp has announced new partnerships with SoundExchange and Napster and a strategic collaboration with Universal Music Group. Beatdapp technology identifies streaming fraud and missing royalties for. Continue reading

It’s Superfan Week on Hypebot!
From major label executives to startup founders and the artists they’re both hoping to monetize, the term “superfan” is everywhere. But what is a superfan? How do you find them,. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Label crisis • Spotify profits • Music industry growth • Luminate • More
Episode 180 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 180 This week, hosts Jay Gilbert and. Continue reading

TOP POSTS: Last week’s Most Read posts on Hypebot
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with this week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from the best music distributors to stats that will affect all musicians. Continue reading
Corey Taylor’s Upcoming North American Tour
Photo Credit: Marina Hunter Corey Taylor, the acclaimed GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, and New York Times best-selling author, is set to embark on another exhilarating North American tour. Following the. Continue reading
Sammy Hagar Announces “The Best of All Worlds” Tour with Rock Heavyweights
Iconic rocker Sammy Hagar has thrilled fans by announcing the highly anticipated “The Best of All Worlds” 2024 tour. Hagar, a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, will be joined. Continue reading