Ticketmaster says, ‘we don’t control or keep most fees.’ So, who does?
Ticketmaster is pushing back on the assertion that it is the reason that concert ticket fees are so high and shifting the blame to its primary customer – venues. “In. Continue reading
How to take care of your mental health while on tour
There are basic ways that musicians can prioritize their own mental health to avoid burnout and more while on the road. by Carla Malrowe of Bandzoogle There is a time for. Continue reading
Realities of today’s gender gap in music with Dr. Stacy Smith of USC Annenberg
Dr. Stacy Smith of USC Annenberg calls on all of us to address the gender gap in music. from Spotify: For The Record Each year, the team at the USC Annenberg. Continue reading
Super Bowl commercial pokes fun at the overuse of ‘Rock Star’ [WATCH]
Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and Paul Stanley star in a commercial for HR and finance platform Workday that debuted at the Superbowl. “Rock stars have. Continue reading
3 Hispanic artists finding real success in India
Hispanic artists are building strong fanbases in India and creating new musical fusions in the process. by Alejandra Arevalo from Chartmetric Olaf López, known as Freebot, is an artist from Monterrey,. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: 100K tracks are NOT uploaded daily • Streaming is changing how we listen • more
Episode #131 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is now live. Episode 131 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 talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from AI cover art, to getting Grammy-nominated as an indie artist, and much. 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 rank in Google searches, a music production guide for beginners, and more. How to add. Continue reading
REWIND: The 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 SXSW performers petitioning for better pay, MLC’s tax return reveals shocking numbers, and. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Commentators in the thick of the industry last week shared their opinions and thoughts on 2023′ Rock Hall nominees, how the pandemic affected women in music, and more… How will. Continue reading