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Thursday August 14, 2025. 05:06 PM
SXSW PanelPicker voting is live! Every year we collab with the smart team at Rock Paper Scissors to find the best panel, presentation and pop-up proposals (I dare you to say that fast three times...) and put them together in our Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting. The...
Therapy for musicians and music industry professionals isn’t just for when things fall apart. It’s becoming a vital part of staying creative, balanced, and resilient. From breaking toxic hustle culture. Continue reading The post Importance of Therapy for Musicians and...
Between multiple middlemen and unknowable contract details, projecting what any artist 'earned' on Spotify is a a tricky business. But that does make it any less interesting. Here Bobby Owsinski takes data from ChartMasters and RouteNote for an educated guess at what the 10...
Wednesday August 13, 2025. 04:55 PM
Reports from Madison Square Garden Entertainment, two major ticket resellers and the National Independent Venue Association point to a slowdown in concerts and ticket sales. That view stands in stark contrast to Live Nation's recent stellar report investors. The post MSGE,...
Music's youngest consumers Gen Alpha has no interest in rock, alt-rock, hard rock, classic rock or any of rock 'n roll's many permeations, according to a new survey. The post Gen Alpha has no interest in Rock Music, says new survey appeared first on Hypebot.
The new HITS Act allows musicians to deduct 100% of recording expenses in the year they incur them, offering significant tax savings. A tax professional explains The HITS Act and how to deduct Recording Costs The post Tax Pro explains The HITS Act: How To Deduct Recording...
How does a major international recording artist have so little understanding of how streaming payments flow? The post How can a major artist not know how streaming payments flow? appeared first on Hypebot.
Most artists don't realize the risks of switching music distributors. It is easy to lose streams, playlist placements, and years of algorithmic momentum. That's unless you know exactly what to watch for and how to make the switch the right way. The post Hidden Risks of...
Tuesday August 12, 2025. 06:23 PM
SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting is officially open through August 24 and everyone is eligible to vote. Included in the proposals are two Hypebot favorites. The post SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Is Open: Two Hypebot Favorites appeared first on Hypebot.
Applications for 2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants are opened for small U.S. independent music venues and listening rooms. LMS has distributed $4.8 million in funding to small non-profit and for-profit venues since launching in 2020. The post Live Music Society Toolbox...
Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes let you share the music you’re playing, updating automatically as songs change. It’s a low-effort way for artists to promote new music, shout out collaborators, and stay top of mind without posting full content. The post How to Use...
Bandcamp is transitioning to a new payment system for Artists, powered by Stripe. This will happen in phases, and they'll reach out via email with information before Bandcamp upgrades payments to each client. The post Bandcamp upgrades payments to Artists and Labels appeared ...
Spotify Singles has become one of streaming’s most successful franchises, amassing over 10 billion streams. Explore how this digital revival of the classic B-side has attracted global artists, viral covers, and massive fan engagement across genres and territories. The post ...
AI music isn’t just flooding streaming platforms; it’s being hidden in plain sight. Now, a growing wave of “humanizing” services is helping creators turn AI tracks into royalty-generating “originals” with. Continue reading The post Alarming Rise of AI Music...
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Monday August 11, 2025. 06:05 PM
Fandom goes far beyond simply being a label or identity, it’s an ongoing journey fueled by active participation and deep connection. Learn why true fans invest time and passion beyond consumption and how layers of fandom redefine what it means to be a fan in the digital...
AI created songs flooding music streamers create unfair competition. But from mixing and mastering and critics to advisors, AI is also reshaping the lives of musicians in positive ways. In that vein, Guitar Center has launched Rig Advisor, which brings an AI-powered shopping ...
This week in live music we take a look at ticket resales, soaring Metal and Hard Rock ticket sales and PRO reporting. The post Live Music Industry News Roundup: Hard Rock, Resale, PROs, More appeared first on Hypebot.
Episode 262 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify, CDs, Vinyl, Earnings & More appeared first on Hypebot.
Sunday August 10, 2025. 10:52 PM
Live Nation reported as strong Q2 on Thursday. Here is a recap of how it and major live music stocks performed during the week ending Friday, August 8, 2025, along with a comparison to the broader stock market. The post How Live Music Stocks Performed Last Week appeared...
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