Some may think of ambient music as background noise, but the genre has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s, and pioneers like Brian Eno and William Basinski have furthered it. We chart the rise of ambient music.
Explore how to record high-quality tracks while traveling with essential road-ready tips and tricks . From mobile gear to location setup, this Musicians’ Guide to Recording while Touring will help turn any space into a recording studio.
Proposed changes to U.S. tax law could have a major financial impact on songwriter catalog sales, including a reclassification of how these taxes are calculated.
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read music business posts on Hypebot. We’ve got topics ranging from tour cancellations to Taylor v. Trump, Bandsintown, and more.
Tour cancellations are rising as more musicians struggle to earn money from live performances. What once accounted for 60% to 80% of most artists’ revenue in the streaming era has become a far less reliable source of income.
Last week in DIY musician news, our tips and advice for independent, do-it-yourselfers covered how to grab the attention of music bloggers, a guide to publishing and master rights, and much more.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
Hypebot is read daily by more than 30,000 music industry professionals including executives and senior staff of music related tech firms, internet based music sites, every major label group and most indies as well as many managers, artists and members of the live music community:
