Last week in music commentary, we heard how one couple is able to make their relationship work in the industry work, why it’s time to change the way we think about, and a successful music entrepreneur shares some experience in strategic marketing. How Couples Working In Music Make Relationships Work…
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this week’s revisitation of the past week’s music industry news, we check back in on Spotify’s payment of over $120,000 to a hacker, a spike in streaming which The Cars and Eddie Money have seen following deaths related to both performers, Instagram’s plan to replicate TikTok features, and more!…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Workout Music • Radio On The Raod • Music Education
This week on MusicThinkTank, industry contributors shared insights on what the optimal playlist is when you’re pumping iron, how the music lover’s enthusiasm for listening to music on the radio while driving endures, and what a degree in music education is really all about. Scott Huntington | What’s The Best…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our wise counsel to DIY artists this week provided them with tips and ideas on how to identify your fanbase, what every artist ought to be aware of when it comes to Shazam, how to make touring on a budget work, and much, much more! 3 Ways To Identify Your…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of our most popular and often read articles on Hypebot dissected a Spotify playlist promotion pitch letter, explained exactly what an EP is and how it’s used in the present day, Spotify users feelings on the new Amazon Music HD, and more! Dissecting A Spotify Playlist Promotion…
What’s The Best Music To Work Out To?
Whether you’re a gym rat or simply enjoy the occasional light trail run, most people who work out prefer doing so accompanied by some sort of music, something which the industry is, of course happy, to capitalize on, with many songs and playlists tailor made for this purpose. Here, we…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music business commentary, industry insiders weighed in on what a new California law might actually mean for musicians, the reason songwriters are so woefully underpaid, the complexity around death, creativity, and caring what others think, and more! New California Law Might Give Musicians Precisely What They’re Trying…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week, our ideas and advice for the industry’s independent do-it-yourselfers dug into what and updated electronic press kit should look like, what artists ought to understand about Songtrust, how to check if you’re actually monetizing your YouTube channel, and much more! The EPK: An Updated Look What Artists Need…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Managing Your Band • Music Magazines • Playlist Streaming • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared pieces on how you can help keep things organized when you find yourself falling into a managerial role, what music magazines are doing to stay afloat in the digital age, how playlist streaming is hurting artists, and more! Meghan Belnap | Manager For…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through the past week’s music industry news, we revisit YouTube’s attempt to eliminate pay-for-view, Vevo’s ten year anniversary, Sheryl Crow and Joan Jett’s recent honors, and more! YouTube Revises Music Charts To Eliminate Pay-For-View Vevo Marks 10 Years, 300% Growth In Last 5 Years Sheryl Crow,Joan…