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Indie music stores and labels are sounding the alarm over plans by Luminate, the music data provider for the Billboard charts, to change how it calculates physical sales at independent music outlets. In recent years, the rise in vinyl and CD sales has been a positive story in the music industry and a boon to […]

In the world of hip-hop, self-confidence and lyrical ability often go hand in hand. Few artists have consistently demonstrated both as impressively as Lloyd Banks, and he recently reminded the world that he’s still a force to be reckoned with. Especially when it comes to spitting fire on the mic. The “PLK” (Punch Line King)

If you want to make sure you and your music are getting as much exposure as possible online, your SEO strategy can make or break your efforts. In this post, Dayna Young (Founder of Fred & Augustus, FANDA, and music marketer of 10+ years) gives the ultimate SEO rundown every music should absolutely know about. Here’s everything you

Bad Bunny pulled double duty tonight (October 21) on Saturday Night Live, as both the host and the musical performer for this week’s episode. His new album title, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana, translates to “Nobody Knows What’s Going To Happen Tomorrow,” but we can bet this record will bring in a

ADE is just around the corner, and in relation to that, Snavs and his label Riotville Records have gathered some of the most interesting DJ/Producers Denmark has to offer, with the purpose of creating a compilation that really showcases what the Danish EDM scene is all about. 7 household Riotville artists are featured on this

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Joe Budden is no longer pursuing his rapping career but his formidable past as a lyricist still follows him as he continues to rise in the podcasting ranks. Via his eponymously named podcast, Joe Budden drew the ire of JR Writer, who returned sharp barbs in the direction of the retired

Former Hypebot Editor Kyle Bylin is back with a dive into how music can unite residents and drive economic development if communities look beyond superstars and corporate music behemoths, nurture local musicians, and support local live music. by Kyle Bylin I’m reading This Must Be the Place by Shain Shapiro, who co-founded Sound Diplomacy, an agency focusing

Introduction: Worcester, Massachusetts is abuzz with excitement as local celebrity rapper Apollo the Boss announces his collaboration with rising artist Mula Monopoly in an upcoming music video. Apollo the Boss, also known as Jason Simpson, has gained recognition not only for his undeniable talent but also for his unwavering support of fellow artists from his

Established in 2006, M for Montréal is now recognized as Quebec’s most important initiative for indie music exports. Interested in checking it out this year? Here’s everything you need to know before you go… About M For Montréal Date: November 15-18, 2023 Location: Montréal, Canada M for Montréal promotes both the underground music scene and the professional