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Thursday July 10, 2025. 06:31 PM
Blood pressures rose throughout the live music community last week after news spread that some SBA Shuttered Venue Operating Grant recipients had received involuntary recoupment notices. The letters gave grantees 30 days to return funds or dispute the claim. The post SVOG...
Many indie musicians struggle to turn their merch into a reliable income stream. Here are five essential tips to create and launch merch that create a connection with fans, drives sales and builds your brand. The post How to Create and Launch Merch That Fans Actually Want to ...
Most artists focus on making noise, but the real growth comes from guiding fans through a clear journey. Learn what smart marketers know about fans and the strategies they use to turn strangers into die-hard supporters. The post What Smart Marketers Know About Fans That Most ...
The traditional “pure” songwriter is quickly disappearing - and the entire music industry could suffer because of it, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. As more writers are forced to become performers just to survive, the future of songwriting, collaboration, and ...
Wednesday July 9, 2025. 05:24 PM
Live Nation endorses a 20% ticket resale cap along with more giving artists 'full control' of how their tickets are resold. The post Live Nation endorses 20% ticket resale cap, full artist control appeared first on Hypebot.
Offering a hint of what's possible when AI meets live performance, Sinvocea’ by DeLaurentis has been named the first winner of the Reply AI Music Contest. The post AI meets Live Performance in Sinvocea’ by DJ DeLaurentis appeared first on Hypebot.
Think landing a Spotify playlist is out of reach? In 2025, it’s all about strategy, timing, and knowing exactly what curators want, and this Guide to Get on a Spotify Editorial Playlist breaks it all down. The post Guide To Get On Spotify Editorial Playlist in 2025...
Most people define music eras by decade, but new data from over 21,000 Billboard hits tells a different story. The real shifts in the eras of popular music happened at unexpected times and in surprising ways. The post The Eras of Popular Music: New data comes with big...
Tuesday July 8, 2025. 05:50 PM
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is calling on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to break Live Nation and Ticketmaster into four separate companies. The post NIVA calls on DoJ, FTC to break Live Nation into four...
Music marketing is no longer about chasing trends or posting nonstop. This guide to music marketing reveals how independent artists can build lasting fan relationships using a clear strategy, authentic content, and the right tools. The post Indie Artist’s Ultimate Guide to...
Streaming is radio and music store - and not doing either job particularly well, writes Mark Mulligan of consultancy MIDiA. Artists and the music industry need to ask if streaming really is the right place for fandom. The post Is music streaming the right place for fandom?...
Stay connected to the music business and live music industry by joining our growing community and following Hypebot on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, email and more. In addition to original posts, we share breaking news, marketing tips, and more. The post How To Stay Connected to...
Monday July 7, 2025. 06:10 PM
Musician are suing PRS For Music saying they're missing millions in PRO royalties for songs performed at UK gigs. The suit claims the PRO failed to track the setlists for more than 100,000 UK gigs. The post Musicians ‘missing millions’ in PRO royalties for 100K UK gigs...
YouTube for Artists helps reach more fans and make more money from content with easy to use tools and new features. This Ultimate YouTube Guide For Musicians is a manual for success on a platform with 1 billion monthly music users. The post Ultimate YouTube Guide for...
2025’s music charts are noticeably quieter than last year. With fewer breakout hit singles and no clear song of the summer, what does this say about the definition of a. Continue reading The post Why are there fewer breakout hit singles this year? appeared first on Hypebot.
In the latest live music news the SBA requests SVOG funds back from select venues, John Harris of XL shares his story, scalper financing revealed and more... The post Live Music News: SVOG, John Harris, Scalper Financing appeared first on Hypebot.
Episode 257 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI Music and Regulation, Deerhoof appeared first on Hypebot.
Sunday July 6, 2025. 12:09 AM
The Help Independent Tracks Succeed HITS Act tax deductions for musicians became law as part of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. The post HITS Act tax deductions now law in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill appeared first on Hypebot.
Saturday July 5, 2025. 02:20 PM
Top indie musician news last week included a guide to global music success, how to protect yourself on social media, and more... The post Indie Musician News Last Week: Music Teams, Mental Health & More appeared first on Hypebot.
In top music business news last week, indie band Deerhoof pulled its music off Spotify, applications for 2025's Music Tectonics Startup Competition opened, an AI created band made waves and much more. The post Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, Startups & AI Success...
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