How To Sneakily Promote Your Music Without Actually Talking About It
While the idea of self-promotion without talking up one's self may seem backwards or impossible the reality is that, as an artist, more subtle forms of marketing and promotion can often be the. Continue reading
Why You Must License Your Samples
Here we learn from pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul's sample licensing woes the importance of getting proper clearance for sample use early one, and why doing so is important. Continue reading
Inspiration Leads To Lawsuit: Ed Sheeran Sued For Two Songs Sounding Similar To Old Songs
Popular singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has been slapped with two lawsuits on the somewhat arbitrary grounds that his songs have stolen 'the heart' of compositions written Matt Cardle and, once again, Marvin. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 8.12.16: Ozzy Sued For $2M • Cox Owes BMG $25M • Ed Sheeran, Sony/ATV Sued
Ozzy Osbourne and his company Blizzard Music Limited have been sued by his former songwriting partner and bassist Bob Daisley. Daisley claims that Osbourne and his company had been improperly deducting. 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
Vevo Announces Top Music Videos of 2015
Popular music video and entertainment hub Vevo has released its Top Music Videos Of 2015. Mark Ronson’s smash hit “Uptown Funk,” featuring Bruno Mars managed to best Tayl0r Swift. The full. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 12.4.15: Spotify Offers Deep Discounts • New Tidal CEO • The Year In Music
Spotify has just begun offering a 3 month trial of it’s premium service for only 99 cents. While the premium tier typically costs $9.99 a month, the new trial aims. Continue reading
Spotify’s Top Music Of 2015
Spotify has released its annual Year in Music lists of the most popular artists and songs for its 75 million users in 2015. Drake was Spotify's most streamed artist in 2015 with. 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
