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RSS Jan 1, 2026 2:24pm · Hypebot
Here Are Your Bandcamp Friday Dates for All of 2026
Here are the 8 scheduled Bandcamp Fridays for 2026. The program, which waives Bandcamp’s revenue share so artists keep 100% of sales, has become one of the most impactful ongoing artist-support initiatives in the industry. The post Here Are Your Bandcamp Friday Dates for All of 2026 appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 1, 2026 1:34pm · Hypebot
Destruction As a Creative Force
An OpEd by Ian Temple of Soundfly about whether destroying pianos is super creative or just a waste of a lovely instrument? The post Destruction As a Creative Force appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 31, 2025 4:20pm · Hypebot
Live Nation moves again to dismiss DOJ antitrust suit, claims ‘Zero Proof’
Live Nation and Ticketmaster delivered a bold new filing on December 29th in its ongoing antitrust battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The entertainment giant claims prosecutors have produced no credible evidence showing its business practices cause real-world harm to artists, venues, or fans. The post Live Nation moves again to dismiss DOJ antitrust suit, claims ‘Zero Proof’ appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 31, 2025 2:11pm · Hypebot
Why Did So Many Music Festivals Cancel in 2025?
The 2025 festival season saw out some of live music and DJ culture's most beloved festivals due to surges in costs, an exodus of sponsorship, and a “saturation of sameness.” Let's talk about it. The post Why Did So Many Music Festivals Cancel in 2025? appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 31, 2025 1:02pm · Hypebot
8 Predictions For 2026 From Around the Music Industry
Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026. The post 8 Predictions For 2026 From Around the Music Industry appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 30, 2025 1:27pm · Hypebot
Jacob Varghese of Noctil Shares His 2026 Music Predictions
Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026. The post Jacob Varghese of Noctil Shares His 2026 Music Predictions appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 29, 2025 7:30pm · Hypebot
What Is Tickets For Good?
In a live-music industry constantly battling rising ticket costs, empty seats, and fan disengagement, Tickets For Good is shifting the narrative. Here's an introduction to their work. The post What Is Tickets For Good? appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 29, 2025 1:45pm · Hypebot
Dmitri Vietze of Rock Paper Scissors PR Shares His 2026 Music Predictions
Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026. The post Dmitri Vietze of Rock Paper Scissors PR Shares His 2026 Music Predictions appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 28, 2025 2:20am · Payusnomind
The HITS Act Explained: How Immediate Write-Offs Fix a Cash-Flow Problem Artists Have Always Had
Why it exists, what’s actually new, and why “you could already deduct expenses” misses the point Every few years, something passes through Congress that sounds helpful to artists but gets misunderstood almost immediately.The HITS Act is one of those things. You’ve probably seen it framed like this: “Artists can now deduct recording costs.…
RSS Dec 27, 2025 4:01pm · Hypebot
Top New Music Industry News Last Week
Top new music industry news last week includes predictions for 2026 from experts, how musicians will get discovered in 2026, Songcards, the Measure of Music Conference, France honoring EDM and more. The post Top New Music Industry News Last Week appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 26, 2025 2:16pm · Hypebot
How an Athletic Mindset Can Help Artists With Performance Anxiety
Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD takes a look at research into how athletes deal with performance anxiety to extract a framework for musicians struggling with stage fright. The post How an Athletic Mindset Can Help Artists With Performance Anxiety appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 26, 2025 1:53pm · Hypebot
Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Shares Her 2026 Music Predictions
Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026. The post Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Shares Her 2026 Music Predictions appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 26, 2025 1:12pm · Hypebot
France Elevates Electronic Music to Cultural Heritage Status
“Electronic music has a rightful place in our national intangible heritage,” says French Culture Minister Rachida Dati, whose department labeled clubs as “places of artistic expression and celebration.” The post France Elevates Electronic Music to Cultural Heritage Status appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 24, 2025 1:45pm · Hypebot
Happy Holidays from Hypebot!
Season's greetings and happy new year from the team here at Hypebot. The post Happy Holidays from Hypebot! appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 23, 2025 3:37pm · Hypebot
How Musicians Get Discovered in 2026: Case Study & Downloadable Checklist
Music discovery and how musicians get discovered is no longer about landing one big moment. With listeners encountering new music across streaming playlists, short-form video, social feeds, and peer recommendations, discovery has become a process - not an event. For artists, the challenge isn’t just getting heard once, but building momentum that compounds over time.…
RSS Dec 23, 2025 3:28pm · Hypebot
Measure of Music Conference’s 2026 Speakers & Sponsors Announced
The Measure of Music Conference & Workshop, presented by Chartmetric, which runs from Feb. 20-22, 2026, has announced a number of key speakers and an open call for proposals. The post Measure of Music Conference’s 2026 Speakers & Sponsors Announced appeared first on Hypebot.