
TikTok hashtag strategies for musicians
As with so many social media platforms, hashtags are a key part of gaining visibility and traction on TikTok. While the platform’s algorithm can be notoriously inscrutable, figuring which hashtags. Continue reading
Got questions? Bandsintown has answers during ‘Office Hours’ this Tuesday
Join the Bandsintown team this Tuesday, February 9th at 2 pm (ET) for the 5th 30-minute live only session. You’ll be able to ask the questions you have about all. Continue reading

Biz Of Indie: Merlin predicts big Indie year • $30M Sun sale • A2IM mentors & more
In this edition of Business Of Indie, indie licensor Merlin predicts a big year for indies despite the pandemic, Primary Wave paid $30 million for part of the Sun Records. Continue reading

How NZ’s Yumi Zouma reimagined their latest album using Spotify’s SoundBetter
In this piece, New Zealand dream pop quartet Yumi Zouma walk us through how they were able to craft their 2020 album Truth or Consequences (Alternate Versions) in the middle. Continue reading

TOP POSTS: Last week’s most-read posts on Hypebot
A few of our articles climbing the charts on Hypebot this week covered Sony’s big time acquisitions, a look at how to run your own PR campaign, how Clubhouse is. Continue reading

SoundCloud to add direct payments to artists
SoundCloud will soon launch an option for fans to pay artists directly, according to multiple sources. New SoundCloud artist-to-fan direct payment plans could be the kind of game-changing development that. Continue reading

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we got into YouTube monetization for artists, how a social media detox can benefit your career, common mistakes all musicians seem to. Continue reading

REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this look back at the past week’s music industry news, we cover music’s new $200M player, Spotify’s tumbling stock, yet another cancelled Coachella, and more! Music Has A New. Continue reading
Last Week In Music Industry Commentary
From the commentary section this week, we have results and recommendations based on a Mechanical Licensing Collective survey, why Sony’s new deal cements its position as an indie powerhouse, what. Continue reading