If You Use Bandcamp Or Soundcloud, You MUST Tag Your Music
While many artists may forget or simply not bother adding tags to their music, tags are incredibly useful as far as making your music discoverable not only to fans, but also. Continue reading
Why The Music Industry Needs Fewer Lawyers, More Innovators [CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux]
Here CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux weighs in on the recent wave of litigation which has swept through the music industry, suggesting that the recent string of lawsuits against companies. Continue reading
PledgeMusic’s NoiseTrade Adds Email4Stream To Free Artist Toolkit
Even before their recent acquisition by PledgeMusic, NoiseTrade has been one of my favorite direct to fan services, both for music marketing and as a fan. I've seen how well. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Names Dominic Pandiscia CEO As Popular Founder Benji Rogers Shifts Gear
Ever since the demise of Topspin, its been difficult to see a clear path forward for companies focusing on direct to fan music. But a few executives like PledgeMusic's Benji. Continue reading
When And How To Update Your Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
Social media has become a hugely important tool for musicians but, like any tool, using it correctly is critical to optimizing its effectiveness. In this infographic, we examine how and at. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music
Want some guidance for interacting with your fans? We can give it to you. Interested in making a music video but have literally no money? No problem. Doing your own PR. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In some of our most popular posts this week, Hypebot watched as the Harry Fox Agency frantically attempted to extricate itself from a licensing mess, offered some ideas for how. Continue reading
Redefining Success In The Music Industry
There's no question that making a career as a musician in 2016 financially rewarding is no small challenge, but being a successful artist is about so much more than money,. Continue reading
Why Musicians Need To Work Together
Working with other artists can be an incredibly valuable practice when it comes to growing your fanbase. Here we look several great techniques, from swapping shows to promoting fellow bands on. Continue reading
3 Things About Disruption That Bitcoin Can Teach The Music Industry
Whether they're for it or against, people often discuss blockchain tech's potential to disrupt the music industry, but disruption may not mean exactly they think, and creating a new system that. Continue reading
