Judge in AI lawsuit rules that humans are essential to copyright
US District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell has ruled that AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted. In a decision that will have implications for future court cases on copyrights for music. Continue reading
How does fraudulent streaming affect real artists?
Fraudulent streaming is a worldwide problem that takes from hard-working artists around the globe. Here’s what you need to know… from Horus Music Over the last few years, there has. Continue reading
5 ways to give back to your community with music
Musicians have the power to make a real difference in ways that no ordinary person can. Here are some ways to use your musical gifts to give back to those. Continue reading
Lizzo’s backup dancers show support in a public letter: Read it here
Lizzo’s backup dancers, the “Big Grrl” and “Big Boiii” groups, have shared their support for the “About Damn Time” singer in an open letter after she was accused of sexual harassment.. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: a look at TikTok Music app • $250M songwriters payday • ‘If I ran a major label…’
Episode 158 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 158 On this week’s episode of the. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last week’s most-read posts on Hypebot
Catch up on what everybody has been discussing with last week’s most-read Hypebot posts. We’ve got topics ranging from Threads stumbling, Spotify music discovery, a guide to the YouTube algorithm,. Continue reading
Getting it done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers covered how to write the best artist bio, branding mistakes, how to monetize your music and much more… 5 DON’Ts. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with alarming festival stats released, SoundCloud adding new AI features for fans and more… Pitchfork reveals how Hidden. Continue reading
SXSW panel ‘Who Gives A Sh!t About Marketing Live Music’
Voting for the SXSW PANELPICKER has ended for our “Who Gives A Sh!t About Marketing Live Music” panel, and we hope to see you at SXSW. Everyone talks about how. Continue reading
How every musician can (and should) be part of Band Shirt Day 2023
The second annual Band Shirt Day has been announced for Friday, September 15th, and every musician can participate in this global charity fundraising event which celebrates the iconic band t-shirt.. Continue reading
