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Tips, strategies, and knowledge for music marketing to help you achieve your goals
7 Places for Fans to Discover Your Music
As a musician, you may have put a lot of effort into creating and producing your music, but the real challenge is getting it out there for the world to hear. In today’s digital age, there are a plethora of places where fans can discover your music. In this article,…
Breaking Down Spotify Royalties in 2023: How the New System Works
Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services worldwide, and it has significantly changed the way people consume music. It has also become an essential source of income for many musicians, allowing them to reach millions of listeners and earn money from their music. However, the way Spotify…
How Indie Artists Can Sync Their Music on Netflix, TV Shows, Movies, and More
As an independent artist, getting your music placed in TV shows, movies, and other media can be a great way to gain exposure and earn income. However, the process of synching your music with visual media can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out. In this article,…
What Is the Spotify Quality Score and 10 tips to improve it
The Spotify Quality Score is a metric that measures the overall quality of an artist’s profile, including details such as album art and metadata, content delivery, and the accuracy of track information. Here are 10 tips for artists to increase their Spotify Quality Score: A high Spotify Quality Score is…
SubmitHub: A service that allows you to submit your song fast and free
How Submithub works SubmitHub allows you to easily send your music to curators using either standard or premium “credits.” Each curator requests between 1 and 3 credits. If you use premium credits, you can expect a decision within 48 hours. For a curator to earn your credits, they will need…
How much money does Spotify pay its artists?
Spotify launched 2022 under fire, with many artists criticizing it, including Neil Young, who has removed his music from the platform. Young cites the fact that music performers’ fees are too low, whereas Spotify invests heavily in podcast production. However, upon closer examination, the economic reality of music streaming is…
What Makes Curated Playlists Better Than Algorithmic Playlists?
An algorithmic playlist is one created by a computer using information about your favorite songs, artists, and genres, as well as data about your listening habits. Pandora and Spotify are two examples of algorithmic playlists. The more information and data the user provides, the more personalized the playlist becomes. A…
Spotify Introduces In Focus: A New Companion for Leveling Up Your Music Career
Navigating your career as an artist is a complex journey that requires you and your team to constantly juggle more than ever before. Enter In Focus is like having an artist manager in your pocket, providing you with the tools and guidance you need to achieve your career objectives. Whether…
DistroKid created 21 different free services in addition to distribution
All of them are free for DistroKid members. Sign in to DistroKid and select the “Goodies” menu at the top to access everything. Some of these have been around for a while, while others are brand new, but all are regularly updated, and more are being added all the time. You Should Promote Yourself Promo Cards: Wide range of free,…
