Peppa Pig Announces 2026 Tour, Recruits Baby Shark for Duet
The plucky young pop phenom is plotting her new era
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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.
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.
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.
Tyler, the Creator Takes a 2025 Victory Lap on “Sag Harbor” Freestyle
And drops a new “Sugar on My Tongue” remix
Chance the Rapper and Jeremih Gift Secret Santa EP
The latest Christmas-themed project from the duo
Sean “Diddy” Combs Requests “Immediate Release” From Prison
His attorneys accuse the district judge of acting “as a thirteenth juror”
Che Celebrates Christmas With REST IN BASS Deluxe
REST IN BASS: ENCORE includes 14 new tracks
Bob Vylan Won’t Face Charges for “Death to the IDF” Chant
U.K. police ended their investigation due to “insufficient evidence”
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.
Wayne Coyne: Steven Drozd’s Reason for Leaving the Flaming Lips Is a Lie
“It is HIS responsibility to tell everyone what happened”
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.…
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.
Max B Drops First Mixtape Since Prison Release
A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, French Montana, and others are featured on Public Domain 7: The Purge
Lady Gaga to Share Harlequin Concert Film on Christmas Eve
Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only premieres on YouTube at 4 p.m. PST/7 p.m. EST on December 24
Bon Iver Made a Song With Gracie Abrams and Aaron Dessner
The trio recorded “Sold Out” to benefit Everytown, the gun violence prevention organization
Kali Uchis, Lucrecia Dalt, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Bandcamp Fridays hit $154m in payouts since 2020, with $19m paid in 2025 alone
The latest figure represents a $31 million increase from the $123 million Bandcamp reported in May 2024. Source
PRS for Music and IPRS strike licensing deal for Apple Fitness+ India launch
IPRS will license the service in India while PRS for Music will handle processing, matching reported music usage with registered works and distributing royalties. Source
TikTok signs deal with Oracle consortium for US business
The ByteDance-owned platform has signed a joint venture agreement with Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi's MGX that is set to finalize on December 22. Source