Spotify, Tinder Hookup For Music And Dating

Tinder has partnered with Spotify to bring music to the dating app. After all, can you imagine a lasting relationship with someone who doesn't like the same music? And it's. Continue reading

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The Beatles Streaming Music Services Debut Set For Christmas Eve [Report]

The Beatles appear to have a Christmas present ready for all of their fans.  One of the last major holdouts from music streaming will become available there on December 24th,. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

For independent DIY musicians looking to further their careers, Hypebot has tips on how to entice customers to buy their albums, get a publicist's attention, engage with "lite" fans, and. Continue reading

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Find Out How Many People Are Listening To Any Band On Spotify In Less Than 10 Seconds

Activity on Spotify is an essential metric for determining popularity, and they've just created the micro site Artist Year In Music to make that info public. Type in any band name,. Continue reading

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Music Streamers Still Buy Music Says Study

Streaming is sometimes thought of as replacing any need to buy music, but a recent study from the British Phonograph Industry suggests that streaming my actually be motivating consumers to purchase. Continue reading

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3 Easy Ways To Give Back To Your Fans During The Holidays

If you want to show your fans how much you appreciate them (and why wouldn't you?), the season of giving is the perfect time. Here are three quick and easy ways. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

Hypebot has quite a bit of useful knowledge to drop on the DIY artist this week, from how to appeal to a publicist, to why a split sheet just isn't enough. Continue reading

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Amazon Shines Spotlight On Indie Artists In Exclusive Holiday Collection

Amazon today released its second annual collection of holiday music. "Indie for the Holidays" is exclusively available to stream on Prime Music and purchase on Amazon.

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Record Exec Jason Flom Tells Renman How Lorde Became A Superstar

[UPDATED] Lorde is one of the biggest new artists of the last few years. Lava Records President Jason Flom talks about a fateful email which led to his signing the. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

This week Hypebot has a whole host of useful tips for the independent musician, from giving your career a holiday boost, to methods for promoting your show beyond posters and. Continue reading

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