Sparkplug: Rent Instruments, Gear, Space From And To Your Fellow Musicians

This article explores the new ins and outs of Sparkplug, a resource which allows artists to make money by renting out instruments and space to fellow artists, as well as save money by renting space and gear from same said artists. ______________________________ Guest post by Jennifer Newman Sharpe, CEO and…

Top 3 Time Management Practices For Musicians

Whether a solo artist or member of band, the number of tasks which an artist must complete on a daily basis can be overwhelming, particularly if that person’s time management skill are less than stellar. Here we look at three essential tips every artists should keep in mind when managing…

MON. BRIEF: Pandora CEO Exits • Music Key To Dailymotion Relaunch • New YouTube VR Format • BET Awards • More

Monday 6.26.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Tim Westergren pushed Pandora to be an artist friendly company. What will his departure mean for Pandora AMP and Next Big Sound? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

We have a whole truckload of useful advice for independent, do-it-yourself artists this week, with tips for promoting your shows on Spotify, things you simply must know about music licensing, how become verified and utilize analytics on Shazam, plus much, much more. How to Promote Your Shows To More Fans…

TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Several hit articles posted on Hypebot over the past seven days included a list of the top ten sites most apt to feature that music video you worked so hard on, how treating Spotify the way you might Facebook or Instagram can garner you more plays, a new deal between…

3 Essentials For Breaking Into The Industry As A Broadway Musician

While it’s hard to guarantee success in any area of the music industry, as an artist hoping to break into Broadway you can build a foundation for yourself which will increase the likelihood of your being able to land a spot as professional Broadway musician. Here we at three key…

Apple Music Sneak-Launches $99/ Year Price Tier

Although Apple has been historically consistent about keeping the price of its streaming service at $9.99, it looks as though the company has just launched a new option of $99 annually, although this new price tier has been accompanied by little to no pomp and circumstance. _________________________ Guest post by…

FRI. BRIEF: Tesla Eyes Music Service • Dave Allen Exits Apple Music • YouTube Passes 1.5 Billion Monthly Users • More

Friday 6.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Could a Tesla music service signal a coming era of niche music streamers? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Things We Learned From Austin Music Foundation’s DIY Musician Marketing Panel

From the Austin Music Foundation’s June DIY marketing panel, we learn some of the insights shared at the event regarding marketing tools and techniques available to artists seeking success in a rapidly shifting marketplace. _________________________ Guest by Sarah of Wysidio On June 7th, the Austin Music Foundation hosted “Breaking Through…

15 Steps To Build A Fanbase

In this article we break down how artists can successfully build and grow their fanbase, outlining fifteen steps artists can follow in order to accomplish this goal, and why this new method for success is advantageous to artists over the traditional model. ________________________ Guest post from Make It In Music…