Musicians and other creators are focusing on the wrong metrics [MiDiA]
Impressions, concurrent viewers, and subscribers alone are not the only success metrics for creators, writes Sam Griffin of MIDiA Research, and there are ways to create smarter instead of always. Continue reading
Rise & fall of music formats show ‘the process of creative destruction’
As the multi-year resurgence in vinyl proved, and Taylor Swift’s recent download flash sale reaffirmed, old music formats seldom really die. But their trajectory does reveal what James English calls. Continue reading
What do you think of Spotify’s new AI DJ? Jesse Kirshbaum weighs in
Some see Spotify’s new generative AI DJ as revolutionary while others view it as the devil incarnate. We asked some industry insiders to weigh in, and we’ll be publishing them. Continue reading
LGBTQIA+ musician Villano Antillano proves the power of fearlessness
It’s no easy feat to be as fearless and uncompromising as Villano Antillano. But for one of Latin rap’s first transgender artists, it’s a necessity. from Spotify For The Record Villano. Continue reading
7 steps to be more successful on TikTok
Here are a few tips on how to spice up your TikTok content, when to post, and more ways to boost your account. by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog TikTok is. Continue reading
Crowdfunding 101 for Musicians
Experts at Amplify You explain how independent musicians can gather the funds for their next campaign. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou Let’s face it – one of the biggest challenges for. Continue reading
U.S. Copyright Office asks stakeholders about late fees for Royalties
U.S. Copyright Office announced that they are seeking stakeholders’ comments on when fees for late royalty payments should be assessed for digital music providers under the Music Modernization Act’s blanket. 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 ChatGPT helping musicians to who’s consuming music these days and more…. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Live Nation’s Fair Ticketing Act • AI + Copyrights • Real cost of Spotify Discovery & more
Episode 133 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is live. Episode 133 Listen on your favorite podcast platform.. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Last week commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on embracing authenticity, a new scam affecting artists, and more. 5 Music Pros share how to. Continue reading