You can’t grow what you don’t measure, and that is especially true in today’s music industry. From streaming stats to fan engagement, learn how to measure success as a musician.
Hypebot asked ChatGPT, “What are the odds of earning a living as a musician?” After an in depth explanation of the factors that go into success and failure as a musician, the AI chatbot delivered a disturbing answer.
Tariffs hit music gear makers first. but they are starting to hit the entire music industry hard. Even if you’re buying American-made, rising import costs on parts mean musicians will soon be paying a lot more.
Struggling to fill the room? Here are seven proven strategies to sell more tickets to your next live show. While it’s written from the artist’s point of view, the strategies work for venues, promoters and festivals too.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards cycle kicks off with submissions this summer 2025 and wraps up with final votes in early January 2026. With fresh categories and rule changes, this edition brings fresh opportunities and new Grammy dates and deadlines to track.
Think women are dominating pop music? This new analysis of shifting dynamics and music’s gender gap may surprise you and show where the industry is actually headed.
Tired of releasing a song only to have the buzz fade in a week? Learn how to create weeks of content from a single song or video that keeps fans engaged and momentum growing.
Frustrated with Spotify’s royalties, algorithms, or ethics and wondering, ‘Should I pull music off Spotify?’ Before you make the leap, use this quick decision-tree to weigh the tradeoffs and find the path that fits your music career.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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