What happened to all the chords?
Here, Ben Morss explores in detail why songs featuring multiple chord progressions have become such a rarity in today’s Top 40 songs, with single-progression tracks now largely ruling the roost. Continue reading
How Spotify Turned The Top 40 Into The Top 43,000
Without the physical limits imposed by radio, Spotify is changing the antiquated Top 40 into the Top 43,000 and, in so doing, hopefully giving more artists a chance to be. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
We advised and counseled independent and do-it-yourself artists this week on everything ranging from using Facebook live to bring in more money + fans, to how you can instantly give. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Concert Backlash • Home Studio Mistakes • Essential Repair Tasks • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the top home studio mistakes and how to fix them, essential repair tasks when it comes to maintaining your venue, the principles behind. Continue reading
US Music Industry Considers Launching “Official” Alternative To Billboard Charts
US record labels and others in the music industry are considering launching their own charts as an alternative to the iconic Billboard lists, according to multiple sources. The discussions come. Continue reading
Watch Trailer of Clive Davis Doc with Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Iovine, Paul Simon, Diddy & More
"Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of our Lives" debuts on Apple Music on Oct. 3rd after a limited theatrical release beginning this weekend. Director Chris Perkel based the biopic on Davis' 2013. Continue reading
Move Over Sheeran, Drake Is Breaking Spotify Records Too
Ed Sheeran has broken multiple records on Spotify in recent days, but he's not the only one. Drake too continues to smash Spotify records, including his own. He's now the. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Master The Side Hustle • Celebrate Success • Best Musician Documentaries • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how to master the side hustle, the best way for artists and musicians to party successfully, looked at some of the greatest documentaries. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In some of Hypebot's most frequently read articles this week, we examined how, in the case of Ed Sheeran, inspiration can lead to lawsuit, Live Nation's introduction of expedited event. Continue reading