This week in music commentary, contributors weighed in on what it means when musicians find piracy justified, and outline exactly what it is that music business employers are looking for, plus we look at Twitter’s reaction to Hasbro’s acquisition of Death Row. When Musicians Find Justification In Piracy Twitter Reacts…
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this revisitation of the past week’s music industry happenings, we look back at Senators’ request that the Department of Justice investigate Ticketmaster and Live Nation, the motivation behind T-Swift’s desire to re-record her first five albums, YouTube’s refusal to negotiate with the new YouTubers Union, and more. Discogs Mid-Year…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week, some of the most frequently perused pieces from Hypebot explored how much streaming actually pays out to artists, Twitter’s reaction to Hasbro’s acquisition of Death Row, a new way artists and labels are gaming the system to manipulate their YouTube views, and more. How Much Does Streaming Actually…
‘Success’ In Music: What Does It Mean Right Now?
In any industry, success is a nebulous concept, and perhaps doubly so in the music business. For one artist it could mean the ability to pay all their bills through their music, for another it might require getting a number one hit. Regardless, the modern music climate isn’t what it…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, commentary inside the music industry looked at the sustainability of a streaming based income, why it’s important for songwriters to embrace authenticity over trends, what merch sales are truly worth in the modern music economy, and more. Streaming Income: How Sustainable Is It? Why Songwriters Need To Embrace…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
This week, our tips and advice for those seeking to independently navigate the music industry’s choppy waters covered how to gain more followers on Instagram, how to create professional songs for literally no money, the five steps to building an effective music marketing plan, and much more! 5 Top Ways…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Indie Tour Tips • Self-Care On The Road • Pre-Show Jitters • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on what indie bands need to know before they embark on a tour, how artists on the road can maintain their personal health, some tricks for calming stage nerves before a show, and more. Dixie Somers | 5 Tips For An Indie…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Before moving on to what will surely be another full week of music industry events, we look back on why Spotify and others should be worried about a recession, new record news from T Swift, the Dept. of Justice’s backing of Led Zeppelin in their ongoing copyright dispute, and more….
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week on Hypebot, some of our most frequently perused articles covered the roll of the music publisher in your artist development team, some of music’s biggest execs in a Q&A, how streams are manipulated and why it’s harmful, and more! How To Build Your Own Artist Development Team: The…
Self-Care On Tour: Musician’s Guide
For most artists starting out, touring represents a dream come true, and the idea of life on the road carries with it a colossally romanticized appeal. The reality, however, is that the touring lifestyle can be incredibly hard, challenging both your physical and mental health. Here we look at some…