This Is What Musical Democracy Looks Like

The hypetree Beta is a go! This past week we began slowly letting in people who signed up, and we’re already getting some great feedback. If you haven’t received an email with your entry code yet, [...]

In Windows: Exclusive Preview #4

Today I’m going to show you just ONE of hypetree’s music player interfaces. It’s called the in-window player, and it’s how you listen to the songs posted all over the site.   Want to hear a [...]

Roots & Wings: Exclusive Preview #3

Today, we’re going to dig a little deeper (HA! sorry).  I’m going to show you how to find hypetree’s Top 100. At the bottom of hypetree’s Home Page, you’ll find a set of roots.  Unassuming, yes.  But [...]

Home Sweet hypetree: Exclusive Preview #2

Hello again.  Yesterday we showed you what the hypetree Artist Profile will look like. Today we have a something a little more substantial for you. Introducing, the hypetree Home Page. This is what you’ll see when you type [...]

hypetree is Coming – Exclusive Preview #1

Good news, people!  hypetree will begin accepting musicians into our Private Beta later this week. You’ll be able to upload your music AND start voting. Until then, we’ll be posting exclusive previews of hypetree’s pages right [...]

seeds talks to: Literates (Exclusive Interview)

California hip hop trio Literates sound like they spawned on the dance-floor of L.A.’s grittiest hip hop club. Their vintage soul samples and a vicious vocal onslaught courtesy of MC’s Vyz and A.N.T.I. have earned props [...]

seeds talks to: The Coasts (Exclusive Interview)

A few weeks ago we introduced The Coasts in Best of the Week II.  Their self-titled debut album had just been released and has so far been well received. Our article caught their attention and a [...]