Posted: Nov 18, 2025

Category: Promotion

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**Guest post written by Cyber PR, originally featured on the Cyber PR Blog.

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Bobby Owsinski, originally featured in the Music 3.0 Blog.

"As we all know only too well, fame is elusive. Everyone may get their 15 minutes sooner or later, but some are lucky enough to keep it going way longer than that. That said, even those that reach a superstar level don’t stay there forever, and a good example of this is Ed Sheeran."

Posted: Sep 10, 2025

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post originally featured in the Symphonic Distribution Blog.

"The reality is… not every fan is created equal. Some people will stumble across your track on a playlist and move on, while others will keep coming back, saving your songs, and actually buying tickets when you’re in town. In your Spotify for Artists dashboard, these are called your super listeners, aka the ones who go beyond casual listening and become the backbone of your fanbase. In this post, we’ll break down how to understand them and use them to your advantage. Here’s the rundown..."

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Scott Helmer, a touring singer-songwriter whose music blends rock and pop with heartfelt storytelling and powerful vocals. He has opened for Heart, Eddie Money, 3 Doors Down, Jeff Bridges, and Eric Burdon & The Animals. A Guinness World Records title holder, he has performed over 1,000 shows and helped raise millions for good causes.

"I’ve removed all of my music from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and every other major streaming platform. I’ve also deleted my YouTube channel and all social media accounts. No more chasing algorithms. No more playing a rigged game where real artists are buried by bots and manufactured content. No more relying on tech giants to reach people who already want to hear from me. From now on, everything I create—music, videos, tour dates, photos, and merch—lives only at my website. I’ve gone 100 percent direct-to-fan."

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Yona Marie, originally featured in her blog.

"Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a massive impact on the music industry, and many musicians and listeners are concerned about the transformations the technology is bringing about...Artists are rightfully concerned about how this will affect music composition and their ability to earn. While these are legitimate concerns, AI is a game-changer in how artists market their music."

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Chris of Pitchplaylists.com.

"Getting your music on Spotify playlists isn’t just a bonus it can be a game-changer. With more than 40 million artists featured on Spotify playlists every month, playlisting has become one of the top ways to grow your audience, increase streams, and build real momentum. But how do you actually get your music on those playlists and more importantly how do you stay there? Let’s break it down in simple steps, plus show you how Pitchplaylists makes the whole process easier and more effective."

Posted: May 20, 2025

Category: Selling Music

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**Guest post written by Scott McCormick, originally featured in the Disc Makers Blog.

"Whether you’re releasing tracks digitally or on physical formats like CDs and vinyl, ISRC codes are indispensable tools for tracking sales and revenue. These unique identifiers will ensure your music gets the credit it deserves and will enable proper revenue tracking and compensation. If you’re new to ISRC codes, don’t worry — this guide will demystify the process and show you how to obtain ISRC codes for your music."

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

Category: Promotion

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**Guest post written by Tilly Simon of SubmitHub, a great tool for gaining more coverage for your music.

"The core of SubmitHub is submitting your music directly to curators. Here are some additional tips to help you get the most out of your submissions and increase your chances of success..."

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by WordPlay T. Jay, hip-hop artist and producer based in Tacoma, WA.

"Since the advent of music streaming, our careers have not been the same...Streaming services partnered with the major labels to carve out exclusive rates in exchange for vast catalogs of music and market share...It’s discouraging and that diversity is under threat. Fans want to see artists thrive and musicians are struggling to earn a living. Fortunately, you can do something to help musicians earn a living wage."

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post from Chartmetric as featured in their reports.

"Spotify has become the go-to music streaming platform for listeners across the globe. The artists that Chartmetric track had a combined total of 61.4 billion listeners and 23.4 billion followers...Of the 11 million Spotify profiles tracked on Chartmetric, only 1.58 million (14%) have more than 10 listeners from month to month - emphasizing just how much the platform is utilized by undiscovered artists."

Posted: Jan 22, 2025

Category: The Musician Business

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**Summarized from a guest post by One Submit, music promotion for independent artists.

"Are you curious about your music's performance on Spotify? Whether you're a new artist just starting out or an experienced artist looking to monitor streaming stats and grow your online presence, Spotify provides features to help you explore your music's performance and presence across different platforms."

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

Category: Fans

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

"Have you ever felt like you wanted to find a way to steal all the fans of that band that is doing better than you? Well, you can. The best part is that you aren’t really stealing them and you won’t get arrested. Find out which bands are similar to you. Their fans can be your fans. If they like that other band then why can’t they be your fan as well?"

Posted: Oct 9, 2024

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Lisa Occhino for Bandzoogle.com.

"Although DIY artists are finally starting to earn more royalties from music streaming services, it’s still quite rare to make a living off of that income. But does that mean that distributing your music is pointless? Far from it. Major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Pandora offer free artist dashboards to track and analyze how your songs are performing. They also provide you with invaluable data that can help you understand who your audience is, where to tour, how to most effectively spend your marketing dollars, and much more. So how do you leverage all this data to grow your streams, and also benefit the other areas of your music career?"

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post by One Submit, a spotify promotion service.

"The situation brought by “Eight Mile Style” the co-publisher of 242 Eminem tracks, consisting of hits like "" Lose Yourself"" as well as "" The Real Slim Shady,"" was ruled in Spotify's favor regardless of the court acknowledging that Spotify did not have the appropriate permit for these tracks. The judgment nonetheless did not just prefer Spotify; it additionally put the blame on Kobalt Music Group, which took care of the legal rights to the tracks. This situation highlights the complicated and frequently periphrastic nature of song legal rights administration in the electronic age, giving beneficial lessons for legal rights owners and the song market at large."

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

Category: Online Presence

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**Guest post originally featured in the Symphonic Distribution Blog.

"Spotify is a powerful tool for any artist interested in reaching a larger audience. One of the most effective ways to utilize the platform is to create a custom Spotify for Artists profile which will help you get verified, easily manage your profile, learn about your fanbase and more. In this post, we’ll break down some tips to help you make sure your profile is optimized and ready to go."

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Cássio from CS Discos.

"In this age, making music is not nearly enough, in contrast with earlier times, when making good music until a producer liked it was the most common path. Saturation in the market and the breaking of the barrier to publishing a music catalog created a market in which the majority of content is never seen. With roughly 100,000 tracks being uploaded daily on Spotify, the offer is exponentially higher than the demand..."

Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Greg Fuhs, co-manager of indie label Dying Code Media and member of indie bands Anti-Social Club and Object X.

"As you may have heard, Spotify recently announced that it will no longer pay royalties for songs receiving less than 1,000 streams per year, instead redirecting those funds to artists with songs exceeding that threshold. The company claims this is to better support “emerging and professional artists” and estimates they will redistribute as much as $1 billion over five years. They also claim that small indie artists won’t miss this money – although I don’t think Spotify asked any of us about this..."

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Oren Sharon, founder of One Submit, a music promotion platform for independent artists.

"Spotify recently announced it has made serious changes to its royalty model that will affect independent musicians, digital distributors, and eventually the whole music industry. [This] is a summary of the changes made by Spotify, starting on January 1, 2024, and their anticipated impact on Spotify's royalty pool and all the players in the industry."

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Category: Technology

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**Guest post originally featured in the PlaylistSupply Blog.

"In today’s digital age, technology continues to revolutionize the way we approach various industries, including music marketing. One of the most exciting advancements in this realm is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into music promotion strategies. When it comes to playlist marketing, AI can be a game-changer, providing valuable insights and automating certain tasks to maximize your outreach and increase reception. In this article, we’ll explore the powerful combination of PlaylistSupply and ChatGPT, two AI-driven tools that can supercharge your music marketing efforts."

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Category: Technology

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**Guest post originally featured in the PlaylistSupply Blog.

"In the evolving music landscape, streaming platforms like Spotify have reshaped how music is consumed. For independent artists, this evolution presents both an opportunity and a challenge. While it’s easier than ever to distribute music, the challenge of getting noticed amidst a sea of tracks has intensified. So, how do indie artists stand out?"

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Category: Social Media

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**Guest post originally featured in the Symphonic Distribution Blog.

"Every week, something new is trending on TikTok. Hell, it seems like something new has taken the platform by storm almost every day. Hopping on the latest trends is a great way to get seen by more people and blow up the engagement on your present and past posts. Whether you’re on the hunt for audio, effect or hashtag trends, there are tons of ways to find what’s popping off on TikTok."

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Category: Fans

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**Guest post written by Sarah Beth Perry of With the Band, originally featured in Soundfly's Flypaper blog.

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Category: Fans

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**Guest post written by Jubran Haddad, originally posted on Chartmetric's blog.

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Category: Copyright

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**Guest post written by Tero Potila, a professional music composer and producer. His career combining knowledge and experience from music, TV, film, ad, and game industries gives him a unique perspective that he shares through posts on teropotila.com.

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post originally featured in the Symphonic Distribution Blog.

"So you’ve been added to a popular playlist on Spotify… Hell yeah! Getting your music placed on a great Spotify playlist means more exposure, a further reach and a major platform to back you up. Once you’ve been added, the work doesn’t end there. Here’s how to ride that wave and make the most of it..."