Spotify’s ‘Car Thing’ now an actual, real thing
Spotify is finally walking the walk when it comes to getting into the hardware business with the limited introduction of their “Car Thing” – a smart speaker intended specifically for. Continue reading
#SaveOurStages Delayed: SBA SVOG portal to re-open end of the week at earliest
The SBA admitted late Friday that it’s portal to administer $16.3 billion in Shuttered Venue Operating Grants (SVOG) to devastated independent music venues, promoters, and agents would not open until. Continue reading
SXSW sells 50% to Billboard, Rolling Stone publisher Penske Media
The publisher of Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vibe, and Variety, Penske Media has bought a 50% stake in SXSW. “a true lifeline” The SXSW festival and conference were struggling after they were canceled in. Continue reading
Apple Music’s Full Letter To Artists On Streaming Royalties
In a clear shot across Spotify’s bow, Apple Music has written an open letter to artists on streaming royalties and how and how much it pays to artists. At the. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot
Climbing the charts on Hypebot this week, some of our more popular articles covered ongoing issues with the SBA’s SVOG gran portal, the best places to submit indie music in. Continue reading
Introducing The Color of Music Collective
In this piece, we meet the Color of Music Collective, and organization on a mission to highlight and amplify the work of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ persons operating in the music. Continue reading
Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y & Indie music
In our tips and trick section this week, we offered indie artists advice on how to build the ideal marketing team, five things all musicians need to stop doing on. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in review
In this review of the past week’s music industry events, we revisit Facebook’s decision to add video monetization options, Spotify’s ‘Car Thing’ being released in the US, creators’ new ability. Continue reading
There are only 30 Black-owned record stores in US, OPEN DOORS chronicles them [video]
Of the 1500 – 2000 independent records in the US, less than 3O are black-owned. OPEN DOORS is a series of 5 short documentaries created by Record Store Day and. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Why is the stage banter captured on live vinyl albums so important? What can we learn from Tim Hortons about the art of audience engagement? re music streaming algorithms sexist?. Continue reading