How Should We Measure An Artist’s Success On 2021?
Combine a fractured global fanscape with an explosion in data and “the idea of a single measure of artist success looks less relevant and meaningful,” writes MIDiA analyst Keith Jopling.. Continue reading
ESSENTIALS: Music Promotion Tips For Independent Artists
Between now and the end of the year we’ll be featuring 2021 Essentials, popular Hypebot posts from 2020 that will help you thrive in 2021. Today we look at Music. Continue reading
INDIE SPOTLIGHT: Robby Morris of Secretly Group
Hypebot has partnered with A2IM for “Featured Executive,” a series that highlights the executives leading the independent music sector. Here we profile Robby Morris, the creative director of the highly. Continue reading
How The COVID Relief Bill Will Help Musicians, Venues & More
UPDATED: It’s official. The $900 billion COVID 19 Relief bill which overwhelmingly passed the US Congress on Monday night was finally signed into law by President Trump on Sunday night.. Continue reading
800,000 Fans Supported Artists, Labels On Bandcamp First Fridays, Program Extended In 2021
On the first Friday of every month since March, Bandcamp has waived its revenue share to support artists and labels hurt by the pandemic. During these nine days, 800,000 fans. Continue reading
INDIE SPOTLIGHT: James Rhodes of Artist Owned Label FiXT
We’re proud to announce that Hypebot has partnered with A2IM to bring a broader audience to its ‘Featured Executive’ series which points a spotlight on the executives leading the independent. Continue reading
Louis O’Reilly On Starting A Label, Future Of TikTok and What Makes A Good Manager [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, CTO, Entrepreneur, and manager of some of Canada’s biggest country artists Louis O’Reilly discusses starting your own record label, what the future of TikTok looks like and. Continue reading
Music Producer Points: What Are They?
If you’ve been in the music scene for a bit, you’ve likely heard the term ‘producer points’ tossed around, but may not be familiar with exactly what it means. This. Continue reading
The Highwomen, John Prine, Black Pumas, Brittany Haas Top Americana Music Awards
The annual Americana Honors & Awards has named this year’s winners which include The Highwomen (Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year), the late John Prine (Artist of. Continue reading
Indie Labels Urged To Participate In MIDiA’s ‘Definitive’ Global Survey
MIDiA is conducting a major study of independent label revenue and all are urged to participate. MIDiA conducted this survey for years on behalf of the Worldwide Independent Network and. Continue reading
