Yeah definitely, both go hand in hand. I'll be working with a professional graphics designer to convert that horrendous paint job in to something that is a bit more appealing to the eye!
I am also hoping the @haveysguides series can drum up (pardon the pun) some interest in bringing more users and musicians/music fans over. Explaining things in non-technical terms is what I'm going for and I can see Hive already being in a prime position to address a big issue in the music industry. Gradual does it.