Bandcamp Friday matters. The last Bandcamp Friday on December 6th, 2024, was the biggest since February 2022 with fans spending more than $3.1 million in a single day. Later this Spring, Bandcamp Friday’s return for at least five editions in 2025.
This week, our news, tips, and advice for independent and DIY artists covered TikTok, playlist pitching, Bandcamp updates, how to optimize your email marketing, what’s changed with the Latin Grammys, and more…..
Sticking to one or two platforms may seem like the easiest and most efficient way to get your music to the world, but think again. This guide explains why you should put your eggs in more than just Soundcloud and Bandcamp’s baskets…
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:
