This week, commentators from inside the music industry took to their soapboxes to examine the risk of music business 2.0 syndrome and explain why we need a conscious music tech revolution now, plus Barack Obama’s tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle. Optimistic Delusion And Music Business Version 2.0 Syndrome Read…
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our tips and advice for the independent artists out there covered how to optimize your official YouTube artist channel, how you should be marketing your next album (or even single), fifteen secrets to boosting social media engagement, and more! Vevo Uses A Simple Tactic To Increase Music Video Views and…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Tax Loophole • Music Technology • Submitting Your Music • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on a tax loophole just for songwriters, some important recent advancements in music tech to be aware of, how to submit music to blogs and radio, and more! Royalty Exchange | Here’s A Tax Loophole Just Songwriters Sam Bowman | Recent Advancements In…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this cycle back through a busy week in the music industry, we revisit BTS’s meteoric rise past five billion Spotify streams, the decline of playlists and rise of podcasts, how Generation Z is reshaping the music business, and much, much, more! BTS Is First K-Pop Artist To Pass 5…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Hitting the top of the charts among Hypebot readers this month, we had articles looking at BLACKPINK’s beating out of Ariana Grande and BTS for biggest YouTube debut, the distressing radio silence from PledgeMusic, why we need a conscious music tech revolution NOW, and more! BLACKPINK Beats Ariana Grande, BTS…
Amazon Planning Free Ad-Supported Music Streamer To Take On Spotify, Pandora
UPDATED: Amazon is in talks with the major labels to launch an ad-supported music streaming service in direct competition to Spotify and Pandora according to a new report. The free music service could launch as early as next week. Currently, Spotify is the only major music service to have a…
BTS Is First K-Pop Artist To Pass 5 Billion Spotify Streams
BTS has released its new album, MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA today and Spotify is confirming that they are now the first K-Pop group and first artist from Asia to surpass 5 billion streams on the platform. BTS also has an impressive 10 million followers on Spotify. Their hit song…
Saturday Is Record Store Day 2019 – GO BUY SOMETHING!
UPDATED: Tomorrow, Saturday 4/13 is Record Store Day 2019, with hundreds of independent record stores celebrating a resurgence that most thought would never happen. Thanks to vinyl, survival skills and loyal fans, these stores are, for the most part, experiencing a resurgence. But that will only continue if you turn…
Vevo Uses A Simple Tactic To Increase Music Video Views and You Should Too
Major label owned music video platform Vevo has discovered a simple tactic that leads to an average double digit improvement in engagement. This tactic works particularly well for videos released years ago, many of which were getting lost within YouTube’s massive and always growing catalog. What is Vevo’s secret sauce?…
Optimistic Delusion and Music Business Version 2.0 Syndrome
In this piece, artist manager Jake Udell analyzes his personal experience of overvaluing his own success, and looks at why too much personal confidence and a failure to rely on others can compromise one’s ability to succeed in the music business. ______________________________ Guest post by Jake Udell of Art of…