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Saturday August 16, 2025. 02:42 PM
In indie musician news last week learn the risks of switching music distributors, understanding GEO vs SEO, how to use a new Instagram feature for music marketing, and more... The post Indie Musician News Last Week: Distributors, GEO vs SEO & More appeared first on Hypebot.
Read on for the top Music Business News Last Week from AI copyright laundering and a possible concert slowdown to Gen Alpha's disregard of Rock, top earning artists, and more. The post Music Business News Last Week: AI Copyright, Concerts & More appeared first on Hypebot.
Friday August 15, 2025. 06:16 PM
38 teams competed in the Outside LLMs Music & AI Buildathon, held alongside San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival. The winner Hear Me Out is a my new favorite must use app for indie musicians. The post Winner at Outside Lands Fest is must use App for Indie Musicians...
The leadership of NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) travelled to Portland, Maine last week to stand with local venue owners in opposition to a proposed 3,300 capacity Live Nation venue. The post NIVA and Portland venues stop Live Nation Music Hall, for now...
In today’s digital world, one wrong click could leak your unreleased music or give hackers access to your creative work. From two-factor authentication to phishing traps, learn how to protect music and lock down your content and stay in control. The post How to Protect...
GEO is now more important than SEO in marketing. Search engines aren't what they used to be. AI-generated overviews are stealing the spotlight and reshaping how to get discovered. If you're relying on keywords and backlinks, you're already behind, because Generative Engine...
Learn how to get started with Spotify for Artists. Learn to manage music and grow a fanbase, get verified, pitch songs, and track success all in one place. The post How To Get Started with Spotify for Artists appeared first on Hypebot.
Thursday August 14, 2025. 06:32 PM
Booking live shows matter more than ever before. Social media may spark attention, but it’s live shows that build real and lasting fans. Learn why performing gigs in the right rooms is still the most powerful move an indie artist can make. The post Why booking live shows...
Threads could pass X next year. Now surpassing 400 million monthly active users, according to Meta, that's an increase of 50 million MAUs since April. The post With 400 million monthly users, Threads could pass X next year appeared first on Hypebot.
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...
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