Musician’s Tax Guide For Beginners: W9s, vendors, contractors & more
With 2023’s April 18th tax deadline looming, here is a beginner’s guide to the tax requirements and forms every musician needs to understand to file properly. by Vonmarie Thomas of Breakaway. Continue reading
Why so many artists get lost in record labels
Even with the support of a record label, the wave of music released every day is a tough current to swim against. Here are some things to consider before signing. Continue reading
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One of the easiest ways to stay on top of the fast-changing music industry, the latest trends in music marketing, and the most interesting music tech startups is with our. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: TikTok myths vs. facts • higher streaming subs? • Music vs. Tech • more
Episode 139 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is now live. Episode 139 Listen on your favorite podcast. 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 posts. We’ve got topics ranging from video content ideas to the best times to post on social media and. 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 out there covered how to build a brand as a musician, popular social media myths everyone falls for, and more…. Continue reading
REWIND: New Music Industry’s Last Week In Review
Last week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with more answers on AI copyrights, creators on Fanfic making a $70k salary, and. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Last week, commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on the threat of the death of car radio, how to book a band, and more…. Continue reading
Most Popular Playlists On Spotify
Here is an updated list of Spotify’s most popular playlists based on followers. Today’s Top Hits – 33.4M followers Top 50 Global – 17.2M RapCaviar – 15.2M Viva Latino –. Continue reading
Is the Metaverse a metadud? Just 7% of US teens plan to buy VR headset
The Metaverse promised to be The Next Big Thing transforming how we gather, enjoyed live music, and much more. But despite a raft of improvements and new tools, adoption rates. Continue reading