
How to really ‘sell’ your next release
Want to know how to make your next release stand out? Keep reading for some tips and tricks on how to put together your artist “story”. A guest post by. Continue reading

More artists than you think are making real money on Spotify
Contrary to popular belief, independent artists are making quite a bit of money on Spotify. Don’t believe it? See for yourself… A guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0.. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music industry sexism • Are viral stars ready for prime time? • Spotify’s fake artist problem
Episode #86 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is live. Episode #86 On the latest episode of the YMC. Continue reading

13% MLC unmatched song rate isn’t good enough, says Atty Chris Castle
We often hear that Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) match rates – accuracy matching a song with its creator – are consistent with the “industry standard,” But this is pre-Music Modernization. Continue reading

TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot
Get up to date with what everyone has been reading about with last week’s most read posts, with topics ranging from how Spotify royalties work, to the number one music. Continue reading

MORE MUSIC NEWS: Grammy winners, snubs & performances • new RIAA target • Spotify expands Blend playlists • catalog slowdown • more
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FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW: Build your Social Strategy with Sammy Kaufman of Linktree
Bandsintown For Artists and its Artist Community are back with a new episode of their free Industry Insider webinar series with Sammy Kaufman, Music Lead at Linktree leading a session. Continue reading

Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y & Indie music
Get down to business this week with insider information for growing musicians like how you’re rushing the creative process, Turing essentials, decoding TikTok analytics, and more! 5 BIG lessons musicians. Continue reading

REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
It was a buzzing Music Biz this week with inflation affecting profits, Coldplay plans a more sustainable future, and more. SoundExchange paid out $235M in Q1 2022, $9B overall Fandiem. Continue reading

Last week in music industry commentary
Expand your mind by indulging in this week’s music industry commentary with pieces like how Netflix is affecting radio, an interview with Simple Plan’s Chuck Comeau, and more! Interview: Chuck. Continue reading