Commentators inside the music industry industry this week shared their thoughts on what music has to gain from the future of transportation, whether the power of the playlist is being overstated, and what we need beyond the Music Modernization Act. Music Has More To Gain From The Future Of Transportation…
Category archives: Indie
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this meander back over a busy week in the music industry, we check back on why Spotify is only charging half-price to some of the world’s wealthiest countries, how much YouTube is paying out to the music business, some of the best, most under-appreciated music cities, and more. Why…
8 Tools To Help You Monetize Your Music Online
Being an entrepreneuring artist in 2018 is still incredibly hard, but has some advantages as well, particularly in the monetary department. Here we look at eight tools that can help you to get your music out there an heard, and bring in a little cash while doing it. __________________________ Guest…
Our Music Business Job Board Is Back!
By popular demand, Hypebot Music Business Job Board is back in business! For just $29, we’ll post a summary of your job opening or internship on the front page of Hypebot including contact info and a link to more. We’ll also give each job post some love on Facebook, LinkedIn…
LANDR Artists Pass 2 Million As Platform Evolves
LANDR announced that more than 2 million musicians have used its music creation platform. The 2 million milestone comes alongside the launch of an updated creative platform designed to build community and offer a toolkit of services. ince launching in 2014, LANDR has been used by artists from 190 countries…
Izzy Azalea Is Thrilled To Be ‘Officially Unsigned’
Iggy Azalea has revealed that she is officially an unsigned artist. The Australian performer signed a deal with Island Records back in February of 2018, however, has now parted ways with the label after only nine months. Azalea broke the news via Twitter over the weekend saying: “I’m officially unsigned…
Pandora Adds Christine Colbert To Indie Relations Team
Pandora has named Christine Colbert as Senior Manager, Industry Relations – Indie. She joins the streamer from Warp Records, where she was North American Project and Communications Manager, working with such artists as Brian Eno, Aphex Twin and Grizzly Bear. Christine Colbert Prior to joining Warp Colbert worked at the…
Sub Pop Relaunches Vinyl Singles Club
Legendary Seattle independent label, Sub Pop has announced that it is relaunching its Singles Club for the fourth time following a 10-year hiatus. The subscription-based service, which is scheduled to kick off in April of 2019, will be valued at $130 and will include 12 exclusive 7-inch singles from a…
3 Reasons Your Last Music Release Failed [Cyber PR]
Suz of The Rock/Star Advocate and Ariel Hyatt and her Cyber PR team join forces to share the bad news along with the good regarding why your last music release failed. Read and learn. This post is 2 parts and comes from my friend Suz who is also known as…
Martin Atkins’ Punk Rock Rules For Music Business Success
Martin Atkins has drummed for Public Image Limited, Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. But in recent years, he has become an author and educator. Now at Millikin University, Atkins shares why more artists need to radically rethink their approach to building a career in the new music economy. _________________________ Guest…