Spotify has launched an integration with Snapchat that allows users to share music and podcasts directly through Snapchat Stories. The feature is rolling out soon across iOS and Android devices starting today. Sharing to Snapchat is the latest in a series of social media integrations including with Instagram and Facebook…
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7 (Other) Blogs For Inspiring Your Songwriting Process
As in any creative profession, songwriters often struggle with writing new and interesting content that will make a splash with fans. Inspiration (like so many things in the music business) takes work, so we here look at seven songwriting blogs that might help get the creative juices flowing. __________________________ Guest…
DistroKid Adds Release Editing
DistroKid now lets users edit releases on it d.i.y. distribution platform. Users can now change song titles, album art, release date, etc. without having to delete and reupload each track. I know it seems like a small thing, but DistroKid now lets you edit releases (change song titles, album art,…
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This Week In Music Commentary
In music commentary this week, contributors explore the impact of the recent K. Perry "Dark Horse" verdict, examine why vinyl records are so expensive, and BandsInTown’s Fabrice Sergent explains why problems with discovery cause 40% of tickets to go unsold. Katy Perry ‘Dark Horse’ Verdict: End Of The World Or…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
In our do-it-yourself advice and general music biz wisdom section this week, we offer advice on how to get your piece of the $10 million Lowery v. Rhapsody/Napster Settlement, what to do when a fan posts show footage on Instagram, how and why it’s so important to craft a story…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this flip back through another busy week in the music industry, we revisit Switzerland’s killing off of FM radio, why dragging Japanese music sales might not actually be bad new the business as a whole, a new blossoming partnership between Tinder and LiveNation, and more! Switzerland Is 2nd Country…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In our most popular posts from the past week, Blink-182 departs BMG in favor of Columbia Records, we look at what DoJ’s decision for the recent ‘Stairway to Heaven’ case could mean for songwriters, explore six key ways in which can improve the SEO of their music, and more. Blink-182…
Spotify Launches Upgraded $14.99 Family Plan In U.S.
Spotify has made its upgraded $14.99 per month Family Plan available in the U.S. The streamer tipped change last month with a launch in Ireland. The streamer has reportedly also been testing the offering at a higher price in Scandinavia. How Families Use Spotify To celebrate the launch, Spotify analyzed…
Pick An Original Band Name Or Pay The Price: Meet AUTOPILOT
While picking a band name that’s cool and interesting to fans is ideal, perhaps almost more important is selecting a name which hasn’t been used already been used by other artists (past or present), and which doesn’t defy any attempt to Google it. Here we look at the consequences of…