
5 ways to unlock musical creativity
Sometimes creative blocks come around and throw us a bit off track. Here’s how to dig deep and find your next big idea, even when you feel stuck. from SoundFly. Continue reading

How to find top TikTok influencers for your music using Chartmetric
Wondering how to find the top TikTok influencers to help your new track blow up? Here is a step-by-step guide to do it using Chartmetric. from the Chartmetric How Music. Continue reading

How to create a strong sales pitch to get more (and better) gigs
One of the most important skills to have as an indie artist is how to sell yourself whenever the opportunity presents itself. Keep reading to learn how to create your. Continue reading

Spotify exec Jen Masset on streaming manipulation, bots & stream farms
Spotify executive Jen Masset talks to Your Morning Coffee’s Jay Gilbert about the harmful practice of stream count manipulation and what the streamer is doing to stop it. Jen Masset,. Continue reading

Why Web3 and the music industry are meant for each other
Web3 and the music industry are proving to be a match made in heaven, and with direct performance and streaming revenue, it’s looking like they are going to live happily. Continue reading

How to get nominated for a Grammy as an Independent artist
Believe it or not, Grammy’s are not exclusively awarded to mainstream pop artists. Here is everything you need to know so you can become a future nominee… by Randi Zimmerman. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: New streaming royalties • Musicians vs Algorithms • the return of CDs
Two Hypebot stories are part of the discussion on Episode 99 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast. Episode #99. Continue reading

3 big music stories you may have missed over the long July 4th weekend
There were three major music-related stories over the long 4th Of July Weekend that shouldn’t be missed and we’ve got them all for you. • Songwriters won a 44% streaming. Continue reading

Chicago shooting suspect is Spotify Verified artist Awake The Rapper
The man arrested for the July 4th Chicago shooting that killed 6 and injured at least two dozen more was also a rapper with tracks on the major streaming services. Continue reading

New York ticket transparency bill is now law, more states to follow
A new law that will make buying a ticket to a concert or event fairer for fans has been signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The new. Continue reading