This week on Hypebot, some of our most popular articles kicking off the new year explored movement in the Gaye/Sheeran infringement case, a new report revealing an uptick in on-demand streams, some of 2019’s most influential music blogs, and more! Jury To Decide Ed Sheeran, Marvin Gaye Infringement Case Nielsen…
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Is Going Into Music A Good Career Move?
While many conscientious parents may be eager for their children to take music lessons, the prospect of a full on career in music might be met with less enthusiasm, with guardians often concerned about the income and stability of their charges. Here we look at some of the pros and…
Gig Transportation: Get The Show On The Road
Whatever sort of musician or performer you are, getting your art on the road and out into the world is key to your success. Here we look at how to arrange your transportation so that you can tour affordably without inviting disaster. ______________________________ In this recent post on MusicThinkTank, Kevin…
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the music industry this week weighed in on potential future dubious activities from Spotify, why YouTube’s streaming domination is hindering the market, how streamers could better empower fans on the road to sustainability, and more. Prediction: Spotify To Incubate ‘No Records Label Group’ YouTube’s Streaming Domination Clips the…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week, we advised the scrappy self starters in the music industry on front of house management strategies, how to make the process of sampling music less legally fraught, some key tips for landing a job in the industry, and much, much more. Live Music, Merch Sales Management Strategies The…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Ruin Your Concert • Venue Management • Best Outdoor Venues • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared pieces on how not to ruin your concert, the best way to manage sales at your venue, some top outdoor concert venues for 2019, and more! Caleb Murphy | 2 Things That Can Ruin Your Concert Rachelle Wilber | Music Show Admission: Sales Management…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this cycle back through important music industry happenings which occurred over the holidays, we revisit how streaming faired in the fourth quarter, five important music biz predictions for the coming year, the FCC’s suspension of operations, and much more! 2018 On-Demand Music Streams +42%, Paid Streams +50% In Q4…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Ringing in the new year this week, some of Hypebot’s top posts included the potential rescue of His Master’s Voice by Buyvia, why Charlie Walk is, for some reason, still working in the industry, some important music business predictions for 2019, and more! HMV May Be Rescued From Bankruptcy By…
Live Music, Merch Sales Management Strategies
While a live performance is hopefully a thrill for all those involved, both on and off stage, it’s important to remember that making these events a positive experience requires careful planning around the practical logistics of admission sales and merch. ___________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber looks…
3 Free Apps Every DIY Rapper Should Be Using In 2019
While there are certainly a myriad of apps out there designed to help with music creation and promotion, not all of them are as beneficial as they claim. Here we look at three which do live up the hype which every DIY rapper should be using in 2019. _________________________________ In…