Why clearing music samples is so important
Countless of law suits have been filed against artists for using uncleared samples in their own songs. Read this article from AmplifyYou to find out how you can avoid that. Continue reading
6 Major Music Business Stories you missed over the long weekend
Believe it or not the global music business doesn’t stop for US holidays. Here’s what you missed over the 4 day weekend. • Epic Games acquires Rock Band maker Harmonix. Continue reading
Guide to running an indie band like a business
Your band may be one of the best around, but you will not make it far without some knowledge on how to navigate the business. Here are some to tips. Continue reading
International Live Music Conference (ILMC) sets 2022 in-person event
The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) is getting the ball rolling on getting back what was lost during the pandemic. via CelebrityAccess The International Live Music Conference (ILMC) plans to. Continue reading
How to turn listeners into fans: tips from an expert
Aileen Crowley, an expert in the music streaming business, talks about how to use market strategy to convert your listeners to fans. By Rutger Ansley Rosenborg from Chartmetric’s How Music. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot
Topping the Hypebot charts this week are some changes to Spotify’s album auto-shuffle default motivated by Adele, Tidal’s royalty shift, Bored Ape and why NFTs need music, and more. Spotify. Continue reading
Bored Ape, other NFTs need music (not just the other way around)
Many believe that NFTs could revolutionize the music business. But it will likely be in ways that we’ve just begun to imagine, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA. By Tatiana Cirisano. Continue reading
The ups and downs of a major-label record deal
There are many differences between working with the big names and working with more independent companies. Here is a list of pros and cons of working with major record label.. Continue reading
Meet Theo Ellis, founder of Prosound Media
Theo Ellis has worn a lot of hats in the music industry. Keep reading to find out what he has to say about his story and advice for others. A. Continue reading
Software company sues metal band over ‘doom’ in their name
MF Doom, Doom Flaming and Doomtree. “Doom” is often used in band names. In fact, there are at least 21 artists on Spotify whose name is just Doom. So when. Continue reading
