SoundCloud’s new ‘First Fans’ feature uses AI for good
A closer look at SoundCloud’s new ‘First Fans’ initiative, which aims to give new tracks 100 authentic listens soon after uploading. by WILL BETTS from the Musiio Blog In the. Continue reading
Pitchfork reveals how Hidden Funding from StubHub harms Artists & Fans
Chris Castle looks at ticket scalping, “speculative” tickets, and how major ticket resellers secretly fund efforts to protect their own interests and undermine efforts that would protect fans and artists.. Continue reading
Spotify shares Hip-Hop stats, top markets, and local to global growth
Hip-hop accounts for nearly 25% of all streams on Spotify, led by artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, Ice Spice, and Metro Boomin, the DSP shared as part of. Continue reading
How musicians can make money on Twitch
The popular live-streaming app, Twitch, may not seem like the first choice for music marketing, but plenty of features can even make musicians a profit. Keep reading to learn more…. Continue reading
These songs were inducted into the National Recording Registry in 2023
Check out which songs were chosen out of hundreds to represent our nation’s culture. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Run by the Library Of Congress, the National Recording Registry inducts 25 recordings. Continue reading
Instagram features every musician should know about (and use)
Instagram is a platform that is always evolving, so in order to be successful it’s important to keep up with all their new features. Let’s dive in… by Randi Zimmerman. Continue reading
FREE WEBINAR: ‘Understanding The Future Of Live Music’ this Wednesday
Bandsintown and MIDiA are presenting a free webinar, “Understanding The Future Of Live Music,” this Wednesday, August 16th. Earlier this month, top music and entertainment consultancy MIDiA released ‘Return to live. Continue reading
YOUR MORNING COFFEE PODCAST: Major label growth • A guide to AI Music • Billboard Top 100 Mid-Year Report
Episode 157 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 157 Listen on your favorite podcast platform.. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last week’s most-read posts on Hypebot
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts on Hypebot. We’ve got topics ranging from a study on how musicians use AI, to 2023 merch. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. and Indie music
Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to find more time for your music, how much musicians can make on TikTok, and more…. Continue reading
