Royalties are, in the many ways, the number one source of income for a lot of musicians, particularly once they start to make it big, which is why making sure you’re registered in the proper place to actually see that income is so important. __________________________ In this latest article on…
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How Are Music Festivals Becoming More Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable?
The onset of summer means it’s festival season once again – time for rocking out to your favorite artists and spreading good vibes all around. Unfortunately, good vibes won’t be the only things spread around, as festivals typically generate vast amounts of garbage and waste. Here we look at what…
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the industry this week weighed in on the state of affairs surrounding PledgeMusic’s bankruptcy, explain why the company is starting to sound like a broken record, and take us on trip back in time through the history of record deals. Where Was the Board? Reflections On Potential Legal…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our tips and advice for the music industry’s scrappiest self-starters this week covered how using Spotify’s pre-save feature can boost an album release, some unique merchandise ideas that can help your brand, some important things to keep in mind when planning your next photoshoot, and much more. How Spotify Pre-Saves…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Promote Your Music • House Concerts • Unheard Of Music Festivals • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared original articles on the best methods for promoting your music, why you should opt to play house concerts over bar gigs, some amazing but unheard of festivals from around the world, and more! Rachelle Wilber | Musician’s Malady: 4 Ways To Relax After…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this revisitation of the past week’s major music industry events, we revisit a challenging past three years for PledgeMusic, a lawsuit being filed against Ariana Grande over her own photos, check in on a post-surgery Mick Jagger, and much, much more! PledgeMusic Lost Almost $11 Million In The Last…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week’s most popular and often read articles on Hypebot covered the sixty-four pop/indie playlists worth pitching to and how to reach them, why PledgeMusic is starting to sound like a broken record, the best way to make sure your content doesn’t get rejected, and more! 64 Pop, Indie Spotify…
8 Best Methods For Promoting Your Music
In the digital age, many traditional obstacles to cultivating a successful career have been lifted. But this also means the field is more crowded. Cathy Baylis looks at how entrepreneurial artists can most effectively promote their music and stand out in the crowd. In this latest contribution to MusicThinkTank, outlines…
Music Think Tank: Call For Your Submissions
A big thank to the devoted MusicThinkTank readership and the valuable and insightful content that many of you have shared, But we want more smart people to join the party. Without your contributions, Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have something to say about the music industry, be…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week, our tips and advice for the music industry’s independent do-it-yourselfers covered how to actually make a living as a full time musician, how you can land your next music business job, some key content secrets for boosting social media engagement, and more. How To Fine Tune Your Discover…