The Fundamental “Why” Of Music Discovery

Whether it's Apple Music, Spotify, or any number of smaller companies, everyone in the streaming industry is obsessing over music discovery. But just how valuable is discovery for artists, when listener engagement. Continue reading

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Amazon Prime Music Adds Universal Music Group To Free Streaming

Despite having "several million" users in the U.S. streaming its 1 million tracks every month, Amazon Prime Music is often overlooked. Today Amazon's streaming catalog got a lot deeper with. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Become A Successful Artist In The New Millennium • Music Visualization • Ian Rogers Beats It

This week on MusicThinkTank, we explore how to become a successful artist in the new millennium, look at thirteen excellent apps for touring musicians, and hear some tips on how to. Continue reading

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THE PITCH: Busker – Helping Fans Support Musicians

[UPDATED] Our ongoing early stage startup series, The PITCH, today gives Busker –  "a platform designed to facilitate the direct financial support of musicians" – its chance in 100 words. Continue reading

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3 Things Bands Usually Overpack On Their First Tour

When loading up to go on tour for the first time, there are a few items that are better left at home rather than making your already crowded van feel. Continue reading

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How Greenpeace Is Using Non-Static Music To Make Digital Activism More Engaging

While there are those who say that the era of musical protest is over, an agency of music hackers has been collaborating with Greenpeace to create interactive digital music as a means of. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Streaming Playlist Payola • Is Tinder Killing Music? • Instagram Ads • Nat’l Radio Day • More

Thursday 8.20.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The most read posts on Hypebot this week included some tips for generating revenue in unlikely places, an update on SFXE's plummeting stock, and Taylor Swift on Spotify (or her. Continue reading

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Decentralized Events: How Live Streaming Revolutionized Live Music

We are in an era where it is difficult to throw a proverbial rock in the metaphorical landscape of streaming without hitting one medium or another. 

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Getting Featured • The Art Of DJing • Music Videos On A Budget

This week on MusicThinkTank.com we examine how you can get your music featured, explore the art of DJing, and share some tips for filming a high quality music video on a budget.

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