Pop Vs. No Pop: Integrity In The Industry
Both a genre and an ethical guideline, this article examines the phenomenon of No Pop, and the idea that artists and music fans should move away from the conventional, profit driven. Continue reading
How Can Musicians Engage Intermediate Fans?
The importance of uber fans is well documented, as is the power of appealing to the more casual masses. But what about those many fans in the middle? They really. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week's chart topping articles included a look at why pop stars are starting their own labels, what wisdom we can learn from Adele's 25, and why what works for. Continue reading
What We Can All Learn From Adele’s 25
Following his recent purchase of 25, David Emery looks at the incredible success of Adele's latest release, which flies in the face of a number of preconceived notions regarding the current. Continue reading
The Pros And Cons Of Pandora’s Rdio Purchase
Pandora's recent procurement of the streaming service Rdio (it's second major acquisition of late, following Ticketfly) could help Pandora to expand its global customer base, but the purchase also brings with. Continue reading
American Music Awards 2015 – Full List Of Winners, Nominees
At last night's American Music Awards, Taylor Swift was the biggest winner with three – Song of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. One Direction, The Weeknd and. Continue reading
Streaming Won, But Where’s The Innovation?
Although music streaming, the most disruptive technologycurrently being used in the industry, is well on its way to becoming the dominant method through which listeners consume music, it has not. Continue reading
RIAA Introduces A Hi-Res Music Logo, Plus Some Confusion
In an effort to get serious about hi-res music, major label lobbying group, the RIAA, has introduced an official hi-res logo. However this new image, along with the RIAA's strange. Continue reading
Music’s Superstars Account For Less Revenue Than You Thought
While the music industry's superstars certainly clean up when it comes to live shows and merch, some recent data indicates that, when it comes to album sales and streaming revenue,. Continue reading
