November 6, 2024

HIP Year in Review: 2013

In 2013, Lorde took the music world by storm, Disney’s Frozen hit theaters, and HBO’s Game of Thrones series recreated one of the most memorable events of the book series, "The Red Wedding".
November 1, 2024
Flyleaf

Flashback Friday – Flyleaf – “All Around Me”

Flyleaf came onto the scene and immediately hit success. They rose from the plethora of punk music in the 2000s and pulled from all the strengths of the genre to create something entirely new but still rooted in the main characteristics.
October 30, 2024

How Can I Promote My Music Video?

Andy here, and today I'm going to share the seven best places for artists to promote music video for the maximum exposure.
October 25, 2024
Phoenix

Flashback Friday – Phoenix

In 2006, we teamed up with indie / alternative rock favorites Phoenix for their video “Consolation Prizes”, and right from the get-go we were fully aware that this was going to be the start of something big.
October 23, 2024

Hip to the Scene Ep 11 – What Is Your Motivation? Tris McCall

One of the most important parts of music video promotion is connecting with programmers by effectively telling an artist's "signature story."
October 18, 2024
Mindless Self Indulgence FBF

Flashback Friday – Mindless Self Indulgence

Mindless Self Indulgence are composed of Jimmy Urine, Steve Righ?, Lyn Z and Kitty as they come together to produce an overall concept of being your own God.
October 16, 2024

HIP Year in Review: 2012

It was over a decade ago when Adele became the first female artist to have three singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
October 11, 2024
bloodhound gang

Flashback Friday – Bloodhound Gang

"Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo" was the leading single off of the Bloodhound Gang’s fourth album Hefty Fine, which is almost universally known for being the album with the large naked man on the cover.
October 9, 2024

How do I get my music video on Stingray Music?

Many of those videos have been seen all over the world, so you can imagine that I am asked quite frequently, "How can I get my music video on Stingray Music?"
October 4, 2024

Flashback Friday – Hollywood Undead

Hollywood Undead crashed onto the scene in 2005 and then threw a party for the destruction they caused. They rose from the wave of the Myspace music revolution back in the late 2000s.
October 2, 2024

Hip to the Scene Ep 10 – What Does The Future Of Live Music Look Like? Liz Tallent from NIVA

Tallent stumbled into the live music scene in 2006, planning to work temporarily at Asheville N.C's historic event/concert venue, The Orange Peel, between jobs.