Oversaturation, rising costs & delocalization: a preview of SXSW panel ‘Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?’Ahead of this Thursday’s not to be missed SXSW panel, “Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?” we asked the panelists to share some of the challenges and opportunities facing. Continue reading
The post Oversaturation, rising costs & delocalization: a preview of SXSW panel ‘Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?’ appeared first on Hypebot.

As Spotify and YouTube make streaming more like radio, what’s next?More streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music are adding AI-powered radio-like features. What do Sptofy DJ and all of this mean for both broadcast radio and streaming? by Tatiana. Continue reading
The post As Spotify and YouTube make streaming more like radio, what’s next? appeared first on Hypebot.

Beginner’s Guide to the TikTok Creator FundIn this post, musicians can find the answers to frequently asked question and learn the basics of building a paid platform on TikTok with the Creator Fund. Here’s everything you. Continue reading
The post Beginner’s Guide to the TikTok Creator Fund appeared first on Hypebot.

HYBE pulls out of bid to acquire 40% stake in SM Entertainment: ‘The market has been showing signs of overheating due to our competition with Kakao.’It's the end of the road for HYBE's ambition to buy up a large stake in one of its biggest K-pop rivals
Source

Last week in music industry commentaryCommentators in the thick of the industry last week shared their opinions and thoughts on StubHub making bank from bots, the truth behind the TikTok bans, and more… The REAL. Continue reading
The post Last week in music industry commentary appeared first on Hypebot.

SXSW is here: 22 places I plan to be from 5 minutes to 5 hours! [Kosha Dillz]It’s that time of the year. You know the time because you can feel the stress. It is the time when everyone gets their Austin vintage clothing from the year before to post. Continue reading
The post SXSW is here: 22 places I plan to be from 5 minutes to 5 hours! [Kosha Dillz] appeared first on Hypebot.

REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewA busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with AI reaching new limits, Spotify making BIG announcements, Apple Music catering to Classical listeners, and more… Google. Continue reading
The post REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review appeared first on Hypebot.

Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how musicians can leverage NFTs, the basics of microstreaming, new Spotify features for artists, and more… 5. Continue reading
The post Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music appeared first on Hypebot.

Mediabase and Spintel Partner in License AgreementSpintel, a new company changing the way music industry professionals interact with radio airplay data, has entered into a licensing agreement with Mediabase, it was announced by Spintel Founder Rob Dalton. The Spintel platform provides a new generation of analytical and management tools for visualizing and interpreting airplay data. Actionable insights will benefit promotion teams artists, managers, agents, buyers, and other areas of the music industry. Initially launched for Country and Christian labels, Spintel plans to rapidly expand into other formats. Mediabase, the well-known 360-degree reporting service, provides vital airplay information and in-depth analytical tools for media professionals. The licensing agreement with Spintel will allow Mediabase subscribers to use Mediabase data in the Spintel platform.

President and CEO of Mediabase Philippe Generali comments, “We are always looking for initiatives to increase client benefits. Now Mediabase’s unmatched radio airplay data will power Spintel’s analytics platform. The partnership propels understanding of music consumption across geographies and formats.”

Spintel, which is planning an official launch in the spring, uses raw airplay data to calculate next best moves in navigating a song up an airplay chart. The data will reveal where the most likely stations potentially adding a single are located and what stations are likely to increase play. Standard and Relative song comparisons in the system will compare one song to another song regardless of time frame. For instance, the growth trend of a current single to a growth trend of that artist’s last single. This a small sample of the many features the MVP level of Spintel will offer. For additional information about Spintel or for a demonstration, contact Rob Dalton, Rob@Spintel.io.

Daddy Yankee Named Global Ambassador for 2023 World Baseball ClassicLatin music icon Daddy Yankee has been named the new global ambassador for 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC).

The World Baseball Classic is the ultimate collection of premier international baseball talent so what better stage to unite the global impact that Daddy Yankee has had as an artist to the worldwide reach of this premier international tournament. As a passionate baseball fan, Daddy Yankee looks to use the unique opportunity that the tournament brings to help showcase and connect cultures that embrace the game of baseball.  

As a culture creator, game changer, and groundbreaker, Daddy Yankee has consistently inspired, impacted, and influenced generations of creators. An indisputable icon, he remains one of the most influential personalities of  all time, bringing reggaeton worldwide for the first time. After changing the face of Latin music forever, he leaves on the highest note possible in 2022 with his twelfth full-length offering and final album, LEGENDADDY, brought to life with his farewell tour, LA ÚLTIMA VUELTA (The Last Round).

mlb.com/world-baseball-classic

From Larry Jackson’s $1bn-backed gamma to the US recorded music industry’s $15.9bn in 2022… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories on MBW from the past seven days
Source

AI and how it will affect musicians, songwriters, authors, and creatorsIs artificial intelligence (AI) a giant step forward or a threat to artistic creativity? And what about the potential for a copyright infringement nightmare? Wallace Collins explains. by Wallace Collins. Continue reading
The post AI and how it will affect musicians, songwriters, authors, and creators appeared first on Hypebot.

How to avoid scams and get music on independent Spotify playlistsThere are so many scam companies promising streams and playlist placements that it’s easy to forget that there are still some companies who do streaming promotions the legitimate way. Michael. Continue reading
The post How to avoid scams and get music on independent Spotify playlists appeared first on Hypebot.

Snoop Dogg returns Death Row catalog to streaming services, label to sign new artists in partnership with Larry Jackson’s gammagamma and Snoop Dogg sign long-term licensing deal for exclusive rights to market and distribute Death Row Records Catalog
Source

How to use Spotify’s new short video feature ClipsThis week Spotify announced Clips – short, under-30-second vertical videos that allow musicians to express themselves and connect with fans “all while keeping your music front-and-center.” by Sarah Maloy of. Continue reading
The post How to use Spotify’s new short video feature Clips appeared first on Hypebot.