Hypebot, Author at CelebrityAccess

Row Over TikTok Reveals Why You Can’t Just Count On Social Networks

Posted by Hypebot - July 13, 2020

(Hypebot) — Known for its ability to turn obscure songs into massive hits overnight, TikTok’s threatened status in the United States is highlighting the danger of artists’ dependence on social…

Level the Playing Field: How Merlin Changed The Game For Indie Reach Records

Posted by Hypebot - July 12, 2020

(Hypebot) — Despite being co-owned by two-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum artist Lecrae, Reach Records had the same problems that most indies face – too many middlemen and too little…

How Coronavirus Is Impacting The Music Business – July 2020 Update

Posted by Hypebot - July 11, 2020

(Hypebot) — Worsening cases in many parts of the United States have likely put the kibosh any lingering hopes of seeing live music in 2020, but the pandemic’s impact on…

Live Stream Concert Scams Are Now A Thing

Posted by Hypebot - July 9, 2020

(Hypebot) — As music live streams grow popularity they’ve also attracted scammer seeking to profit from it. The music live stream scams come in two forms. Fake Events Several Facebook…

Why Kanye West Is Making A Presidential Bid

Posted by Hypebot - July 9, 2020

(Hypebot) — When a figure as polarizing as Yeezy throws his hat in the ring to become president, you can expect both adulation and eye rolls. So why is the…

Kanye, Eagles, Pearl Jam Among Artists, Labels Who Got Millions In PPP Funds

Posted by Hypebot - July 8, 2020

(Hypebot) — Kanye West, The Eagles, Guns ‘n Roses, Pearl Jam, Green Day and Nickleback are among the major artists and independent labels who received millions from the U.S. Payroll…

You Must Have A Music Marketing Plan: Interview With A Expert

Posted by Hypebot - July 8, 2020

(Hypebot) — In this excerpt, music industry consultant Bobby Borg engages with former label executive Freddy Nager to discuss the value of creating a solid marketing plan, and how to…

It’s Time For The Music Business To Stop Playing The Velocity Game

Posted by Hypebot - July 7, 2020

(Hypebot) — Streaming and “the accelerating turnover of content” have elevated the song at the expense of the artist, according to leading music industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. “Playing…

Tunecore Expands To India

Posted by Hypebot - July 7, 2020

(Hypebot) — TuneCore has expanded its DIY digital music distribution service to India. The Believe owned company will now allow India-based artists to collect revenue from Indian and global streaming…

Facebook Opens Tips, Tickets, Subscriptions To More Artists

Posted by Hypebot - July 6, 2020

(Hypebot) — Facebook has expanded access to its fan monetization tools to more musicians and other creators in more countries. The United States, UK Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Thailand…