How To Share YouTube Playlists Links And Why [A 77 Second Video Guide]

When their done watching your great YouTube video, users are then directed to watch music by other bands, unless you follow this quick guide on how to direct them easily back to your own playlist. via CDBaby Related articles This Week’s Most Read Posts on Hypebot.com How To Make Money…

Is The Great Artist Revolt Imminent?

Is an artist revolution imminent? As major labels renegotiate with YouTube, the likelihood of a deal which benefits artists being struck seems unlikely, raising the question of what will happen if said negotiations do indeed fail. _____________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions As I noted in…

YouTube’s Importance Declines As Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal Streams Surpass Music Video Streams For First Time

On-demand streaming music delivered by Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and others grew at an amazing 108% compared to the first half of last year. For the first time ever, those streams surpassed YouTube Music video streams; a fact that’s certainly not lost on the labels and publishers currently negotiating a…

3 Things YouTube Savvy Musicians Should Add To Their Videos

While it may receive its share of criticism from the music community, it cannot be denied that YouTube remains a powerful tool for artists, particular when used correctly. Here we look at three important and beneficial features musicians can add to their videos before posting them. _________________________________ Guest Post by…

Kayne West "Famous" Video Is Now On YouTube Uncensored – 2.5M Views In 48 Hours [WATCH]

The controversial official video for Kayne West’s "Famous" is now on YouTube via Vevo, after a one week exclusive on Tidal. The video, which may lead to lawsuits from celebrities depicted nude lying in bed together, has proven to be clickbait genius garnering 2.5 million views in just 48 hours….

Majority Of Facebook Video Played Without Sound

Bad news for artists who have been promoting their music videos through Facebook. It seems that around 85% of video views on the popular social network take place sans sound, making it a less than ideal resource for sharing your new music. __________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music…

Quick Guide To Live Streaming For Musicians

Live streaming has taken to the world of social media by storm of late, making it an important tool for artists with any kind of a online presence. Here we look at why it’s valuable, what artists can use a live streaming for, and what applications they can use to…

6 Ways To Boost Your YouTube Channel

UPDATED: While its become controversial within the industry, there’s no denying that YouTube remains one of the most important social media platforms for music. Here we go beyond the basics, and look at some more in-depth ways to promote your music and reach fans. ____________________________ Guest Post by Fiona Zweib…

#GoogleMath: No Idea What YouTube Is Paying You?

Despite an oft quoted figure of 3 billions dollars since 2005, it seems YouTube actually has has no idea what it’s paying artists, although the evidence seem to be fairly clear that it’s not enough, says Ted Kalo. _______________________________ Guest Post by Ted Kalo on Medium For one of the…

Clickbait Genius: Kayne West Debuts Star Fueled "Famous" Video

Kayne West has called his marriage to Kim Kardashian live performance art, and indeed that could be said about his entire career and life. his latest piece of social media genius, a new flesh-fueled star studded video for the song "Famous." _____________________________________ Last night Kanye West live streamed the debut…