TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week on Hypebot, the most popular and frequently viewed posts explored why Google waited on shutting down YouTube-MP3, Facebook's big offer to labels and publishers for music rights, how. Continue reading
Building An Online Presence – 7 Key Tips For Musicians
[UPDATED] In 2017, having a professional looking website and an active presence on social media has become a key component of any band's success. That said, there are a variety of. Continue reading
How To Promote Music On Spotify Using ‘Behind The Scenes’ Playlists and Commentary Tracks
CD Baby's Chris Robley shares a seldom used strategy to promote music on Spotify and other streaming services: the recording and sharing of commentary tracks in a 'behind the scenes'. Continue reading
Spotify Decides That Streaming Does Not Equal Reproduction, Distribution [Op-ed]
In what is turning into a defining battle with rightsholders, Spotify is now arguing that streaming is not the same as either reproduction or distribution and therefore not subject to. Continue reading
“Not a single grammy winner thanked radio,” Recording Academy Head Scolds Broadcasters
In a blistering op-ed that would have been almost unthinkable even a few years ago, Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow took aim at radio broadcaster and the fact that they. Continue reading
3 Pillars Of A Successful Artist Brand
While some artists may be uncomfortable with the notion, an artist is a brand whether they like it or not. Outlined here are the three main pillars which can make. Continue reading
How College Students Discover and Consume Music
College is where we form lifelong listening habits, so the battle for collegiate ears is an important one. Yesterday, Spotify announced a premium bundle with Hulu for students at just. Continue reading
Spotify Announces Playlist Based “Who We Be Live’ Just Days After Apple Abandoned Their Festival
Just days after Apple walked away from it London music festival, Spotify has announced the launch of theirs. The playlist based Who We Be festival will take place on November 30th at. Continue reading
4 Pieces Of Equipment Every Entrepreneur Needs When Building A Music Venue
Opening a venue can be fantastic way for the entrepreneurially inclined to expand their passion for the performing arts, but doing so successfully necessitates a certain amount of the right. Continue reading
