
If this social media bot account experiment succeeds, it’s good news for every artist
Since the dawn of social media, artists have been employing bots to prop up their social media presence, but now Twitter is launching a new experiment that has the potential. Continue reading

4 steps for creating a music marketing budget – 2021 edition
When you’re getting serious about your music career, one of the most important things you can do is create a marketing budget. This might seem both boring and intimidating, so. Continue reading

When are the best times to post on TikTok in 2021?
The social media experts at Hootsuite took a hard look at all the data to determine the best days and times to post on TikTok. With so much competition and. Continue reading

Want to take your music PR to the next level, but don’t have a budget? Sign up for this free webinar with Ariel Hyatt NOW!
Bandsintown, Hypebot, and music publicist Ariel Hyatt have partnered to present a free webinar on D.I.Y publicity for musicians this Thursday, September 16th at 2 PM ET. Hypebot Editor Bruce. Continue reading

Iron Maiden achieves highest charting album ever on Billboard with ‘Senjutsu’
Following nearly half a century together, the band Iron Maiden continues to climb to new heights, debuting at No. 3 in the Billboard 200 with the release of their latest. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Old songs/New hits • Music analytics • #ThisIsNotWorking • more
The 57th edition of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast is live. Episode #57 On this latest edition of the. Continue reading

Spotify Discovery Mode could reduce everyone’s streaming income, destroy algorithm explains this 1-minute TikTik
A growing group of artists and independent labels are pushing back against Discovery mode, the paid placement opportunity which Spotify launched late last year. Rather than giving artists input into. Continue reading

When is an NFT a ‘security’ and why should you care?
There has been plenty of interest in the music industry surrounding NFTs and what they might mean for artists. Unfortunately, the recency of the technology means there are a lot. Continue reading

Activating ‘studio mode’ – How musicians should prep for recording
Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or it’s your first time setting foot in a recording studio, proper preparation is essential in making sure you don’t your time, the engineer’s,. Continue reading

6 Questions With Arrested Youth (Ian Johnson)
Ian Johnson aka Arrested Youth joins for this second edition of the Bandsintown, Hypebot, and CelebrityAccess touring artist interview series “Six Questions With.” Johnson not only recorded and released a. Continue reading