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Last week in music industry commentary

In our commentary section this week, industry insiders weighed in on the looming crisis in music fandom, what Sonicly learned from PledgeMusic’s mistakes, and more! There is a looming crisis. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie music

Our tips and advice for the industry do-it-yourselfer this week dug into how to increase your chances of getting on a Spotify playlist, a guide to earning passive income from. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Studio prep • Lyrical themes • Improve your listening experience • more

On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared pieces on how to best get ready for your next recording session, how we can develop lyrics themes in our songwriting, equipment that. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot

Most popular on Hypebot this week, we had articles covering how Spotify’s Discovery mode could wreak havoc with everyone’s streaming income, why a social media bot experiment could spell good. Continue reading

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Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews, Wilco, NITO, Wasserman and more join for #CodeRedClimate day of action next week

Next Wednesday 9/22, musicians, celebrities and influencers with tens of millions of followers are joining together for a day of social media action to push Congress to pass the climate. Continue reading

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How to increase your chances of getting on a Spotify playlist

For those artists eager to grow their audience and get their music heard on a global scale, landing on a high-profile Spotify playlist is one of the best things that. Continue reading

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What are the 5 best cities for country music in 2021?

Whether you’re a country music fan seeking more artists, or a country musician in search of your people, a new report reveals those cities in the US which are haven. Continue reading

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A musician’s guide to earning passive income

The revenue musicians earn from streaming, publishing royalties, and physical sales are constantly discussed in the DIY music community. Less frequently mentioned, however, are passive income sources. Here, we look. Continue reading

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Equipment to improve your music listening experience

When it comes to listening to music, the technology through which you engage in the experience can have a dramatic impact on how you hear and feel the sound. Here,. Continue reading

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Though still under the radar, gaming is now huge for music discovery

While radio once reigned supreme for music discovery, the digital age has caused these discovery points to change and evolve several times. Most recently, gaming has begun to draw the. Continue reading

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3 legal Bandsintown Hacks I’ve used to book hundreds of live shows

Bandsintown gives every artist a free Bandsintown for Artists account that includes tools to help them successfully book and market live shows and tours. The Bandsintown Events Widget displays gigs. Continue reading

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