In music commentary this week, industry voices weighed in on why emerging artists are critical to building an authentic connection between a band and a brand, why it is that Spotify hasn’t rolled out an official pre-save tool for all artists, what its like to live a day in the…
Category archives: Indie
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our wise counsel to the music industry’ scrappy and determined do-it-yourselfers this week dug into mastering your merch sale, how you can capitalize on music festivals even if you’re not the one on stage, how to collect all the revenue you possibly can from your recorded music, and more! Mastering…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Working In Surround Sound • Buying An Electric Guitar • Avoid Burnout • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared pieces on how working in surround sound impacts your music production abilities, what buyers should keep in mind when purchasing an electric guitar, how to prevent burnout when working in the music industry, and more. Stephen Bartlett | How Working In Surround Sound Affected…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this cycle back through major music industry happenings from the past week, we revisit Apple Music’s new subscriber milestone, check out just how extensive the damage inflicted by the Universal fire was for artists, Avid’s plan to shift Pro Tools prices, and much more! Apple Music Now Has 60…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week on Hypebot, some of our top articles looked at Spotify’s big reveal of how its ‘Fans Also Like’ feature works, why a playlist placement does not a marketing plan make, some of best modern day practices for employing hashtags on instagram, and more! Spotify Reveals How The ‘Fans…
How The ‘Spotify Sound’ Is Changing Music
Spotify has disrupted the music business in many, and amassed influence to the point where ‘Spotify’ is shorthand for streaming itself. If that’s not enough change, the way in which Spotify and other streaming platforms pay artists has fundamentally altered how some musicians are structuring their songs. ________________________________ Guest post…
How To Get Your Lyrics On Instagram Stories: The Real, Actually Helpful Info
A useful development in social media marketing, Chris Robley here breaks down the how-to of adding instant lyrical moments to your Instagram stories, as well as warning against some of the negatives to watch out for. __________________________ By Chris Robley of CD Baby from the DIY Musician blog Make instant…
Collect All The Revenue Your Recorded Music Can Earn: Pt. II
In this second part of a series on how to collect all the revenue you’re owed from your music, we shift gears to look at the income which can be earned from acting as a label, publisher, and producer, three different roles that, as an independent artist, you may very…
How To Update Your Bandsintown Artist Profile
An app used by millions of fans, the Bandsintown Concert app can be a great tool for artists working to stand out. Here we look at a step by step breakdown on how to update your profile on platform and increase your discoverability to new potential fans. ___________________________ Guest post…
Spotify Pre-Saves Give Labels Troubling Data, Control
Pre-saving an album on Spotify can give record labels and others access to personal data including email addresses and playlists, according to a Billboard study. It can also grant labels permission to manage follows, change songs in their libraries, and potentially even stream Spotify on the fans other devices. Spotify…