Spotify Adds Instagram-Like Stories To Playlists
Spotify appears to have decided that we just can’t get enough Stories. The music streamer is openly testing a new Snapchat and Instagram-like Stories feature alongside playlists. YouTube, Twitter, and. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
On Hypebot last week, our most popular articles dug into some of the devices artists can use to craft more creative lyrics, why musicians and publishers are owed so much. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis: ‘Hipgnosis Has A Buy And Hold Strategy, Not A Buy And Sell Strategy’
In part two of the Q&A with Merck Mercuriadis of investment/song management company Hipgnosis, we dig deeper into his vision and strategy for the management of the company. READ PART 1. Continue reading
State of Music Synchronization w/ Synchtank Founder Joel T. Jordan [Part 2]
In part two of this interview with Synchtank founder Joel T. Jordan, the music licensing entrepreneur weighs in on the importance of data efficiency and artistic integrity. Guest post by. Continue reading
Making The Entertainment Industry More Diverse, Representative [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, California-based music business entrepreneur David Franz discusses his own unique career journey, and the need to make the music business – and entertainment industry as a whole. Continue reading
Snapchat’s New Spotlight Wants To Become TikTok, By Paying Users
Snapchat recently unveiled it’s new ‘Spotlight’ feature, aimed at accommodating brief, music-driven clips (sound familiar?) along with news that users who create the most popular Spotlight posts will be receiving. Continue reading
Spotify Unveils Creative Marketplace For Signature Canvas Looping Artwork
In an effort to raise engagement amongst its users, Spotify recently revealed its plan to open the signature Canvas feature up to artists and creatives the world over, allowing more. Continue reading
How Innovation Can Sink The (Music) Pirate Ship
With many traditional revenue sources for musicians upended by the pandemic, now is the perfect time to look at new revenue streams as well as to tackle stream ripping and. Continue reading
How Apple Is Writing The New Rules On Content And Distribution
In this piece, Fred Jacobs looks at how Apple is once again flipping industry norms and rewriting the rules, this time through the staggering revenue generated by their App Store.. Continue reading
6 Vinyl That Do A Lot More Than Just Spin
Here we look at some recent initiatives in the world of vinyl allowing record lovers the opportunity to help contribute to a variety of charitable causes. Guest post by Meredith. Continue reading
