Category archives: Music industry

Our Music Business Job Board Is Back!

By popular demand, Hypebot Music Business Job Board is back in business! For just $29, we’ll post a summary of your job opening or internship on the front page of Hypebot including contact info and a link to more. We’ll also give each job post some love on Facebook, LinkedIn…

LANDR Artists Pass 2 Million As Platform Evolves

LANDR announced that more than 2 million musicians have used its music creation platform. The 2 million milestone comes alongside the launch of an updated creative platform designed to build community and offer a toolkit of services. ince launching in 2014, LANDR has been used by artists from 190 countries…

Izzy Azalea Is Thrilled To Be ‘Officially Unsigned’

Iggy Azalea has revealed that she is officially an unsigned artist. The Australian performer signed a deal with Island Records back in February of 2018, however, has now parted ways with the label after only nine months. Azalea broke the news via Twitter over the weekend saying: “I’m officially unsigned…

Sub Pop Relaunches Vinyl Singles Club

Legendary Seattle independent label, Sub Pop has announced that it is relaunching its Singles Club for the fourth time following a 10-year hiatus. The subscription-based service, which is scheduled to kick off in April of 2019, will be valued at $130 and will include 12 exclusive 7-inch singles from a…

British Music Industry Reaches Record $5.8 Billion in 2017

Despite record-breaking revenue, the threat of Brexit still looms over the British music industry. Thanks to the success of Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, and Ed Sheeran, among others, the British music industry has posted record revenue. The UK Music’s annua…

Fierce Bidding Erupts for Ownership of Big Machine Label Group – and Taylor Swift’s Masters

So, who will Taylor Swift’s catalog ultimately end up with?  UMG or Macquarie? Several years ago, then-unknown Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) signed a fresh-faced 16-year-old country singer.  After releasing her self-titled debut album, Taylor Swift we…

Spotify, Google Partner For Free Smart Speakers with Premium Family Plan

Spotify has partnering with Google Home to give U.S. subscribers with Premium for Family plans a free Google Home Mini smart speaker. The offer, valued at $49, is good for all subscribers through the end of the year. Spotify Premium for Family subscribers recieve Spotify accounts for up to six…

Martin Atkins’ Punk Rock Rules For Music Business Success

Martin Atkins has drummed for Public Image Limited, Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. But in recent years, he has become an author and educator. Now at Millikin University, Atkins shares why more artists need to radically rethink their approach to building a career in the new music economy. _________________________ Guest…

Behind The Curtain: Inside The Bandzoogle Support Team

Hypebot chronicles music tech and how its changing music discovery, consumption, marketing and monetization. But seldom do we get to share a look behind the scenes at the people that make it all work. Now, the fine folks at Bandzoogle have offered a look at a day in the life…