Hypebot Presents The Upward Spiral Podcast: Episode 5 [LISTEN]
Hypebot presents the fifth episode of The Upward Spiral Podcast, an ongoing discussion of the new music industry featuring Kyle Bylin of Live Nation Labs (and former Hypebot Editor), music industry consultant Jason Spitz (Former Director of. Continue reading
Want A Record Deal? Sign Yourself To Any And All Records
An important aspect to the Internet as a combination global media network and digital toolbox is that it's now much easier for artists to focus on being sole proprietors or. Continue reading
Highlights From The Recording Academy’s Independent’s Day Conference
Last Saturday in Philadelphia, the local chapter of The Recording Academy held a one-day conference geared towards "entrepreneurship for the music-maker" appropriately named "Independent's Day." Panels consisted of representatives from. Continue reading
10 Ways To Win On Warped Tour When No One Knows You’re Competing
Guest post by indie rapper Kosha Dillz (follow @koshadillz. Today was my first day embarking on Warped Tour and I felt the energy. (I'm completing this 2000 miles later in. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y.
Independent's Day Music Conference Takes Place Today in Philly Bryan Kim Presents The Definitive Guide To Facebook for Musicians Limited Run Relaunches as a Cutting Edge DIY Ecommerce Platform Def. Continue reading
The Independent’s Day Music Conference In Philadelphia
Tomorrow in Philadelphia, the local chapter of the Recording Academy is sponsoring a one-day music conference called Independent’s Day, focused on entrepreneurship for the music-maker. The event is broken up. Continue reading
Every New Release Has 22 Million Competitors, According To MediaNet
100,000 Tracks Released Every Week MediaNet, the platform that powers MOG, Songza, turntable.fm and many other music services announced that its catalog of music tracks now surpasses 22 million. If. Continue reading
What Could You Teach Your Fans?
This guest post is by Bob Baker of www.TheBuzzFactor.com I know what you're thinking … "I'm an artist. I'm a performer. Why should I bother thinking about what I can. Continue reading
Limited Run Relaunches As DIY Ecommerce Platform
Following up on their launch of Card Included, a low cost music download card and custom download page, the Mango brothers have announced the relaunch of Limited Run. This new. Continue reading
Jane’s Addiction Botches Direct-To-Fan Release
In conjunction with a special Lollapalooza after-show in August, the famed L.A. rock group Jane’s Addiction decided to celebrate by offering a limited number of free downloads of their most. Continue reading