Alex is Director of Strategy at Playlist Push. He formerly managed the Billboard charting group Radical Something, wrote for the Complex Media Network, and has built several brands.
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Have you ever dreamed of putting a platinum or gold plaque on your wall? While the old music industry revolved around physical sales that heavily favored major labels, today's streaming-driven certification process is creating real opportunities for indie artists to hit these major milestones. In this post, we’
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As an independent artist, getting fans to come to your live shows is one of the most vital, and often toughest, parts of building your career. Selling tickets requires more than just good music. It takes strategic promotion that reaches the right audience at the right time. That’s where
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Metadata in music may sound like a boring topic, but it's fundamental to your success and bank account. In our years working with thousands of independent artists at Playlist Push, we've seen firsthand how the accuracy of your digital music metadata can make or break careers.
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Having a strategy for getting your songs on Apple Music playlists is a must for any serious artist. With over 93 million subscribers, Apple Music is the 2nd largest streaming platform. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you land a spot on Apple Music playlists and grow your
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TikTok’s latest feature allows users to share songs directly from Spotify to TikTok, streamlining the connection between your music and TikTok's 1.5 billion users. While this is exciting for fans, it’s even more valuable for artists and musicians looking to grow their presence and engage
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1) Go on Offense ASAP (While everyone else is slacking) At the beginning of the year, you have the opportunity to go on offense while most artists are procrastinating in the aftermath of the holidays. While they repeat the crucial mistake of waiting to take action, you can be off
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Instagram recently launched a new feature that allows users to add a song from an Instagram Reels or IG Post directly to their Spotify library with one tap. This is huge news for artists and music lovers. The news comes just weeks after adding the ability to Add a Song
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Instagram’s new feature is huge for artists. You can now feature a song on your IG profile. This means anyone who visits your profile can play a 30-second snippet of your choosing. Similar to optimizing your Spotify Artist Profile, dialing in your IG page is crucial. This is an
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When it comes to crafting hit songs, some advice from those who have already made it to the top can be invaluable. In this post, we'll share videos from 8 world-famous artists, each with their unique tips on songwriting. These artists have all figured out how to get
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As an independent artist, getting more Spotify streams is the most effective way to grow your audience and propel your music career. How do you get more Spotify streams organically and safely? In this guide we’ll give you actionable strategies that reliably feed the Spotify algorithm and will get
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You can now add songs from TikTok to Spotify with one tap! The feature every artist and listener has always wanted has arrived. Simply tap the +Spotify button to add the song to your Spotify library. Getting Started: Set Your Preferred Music App The first time you add a song,
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In 2024, if You're ignoring YouTube music, you're messing up. With over 80 million users and an extended reach to billions more on YouTube.com, YouTube Music is one of the most powerful tools for you to grow your fanbase and find new listeners. If you&
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With an overwhelming array of options available, we've compiled a list of the top 18 best microphones for recording artists, musicians, and studio professionals of all types and levels. Whether you're a singer, rapper, producer, or any other recording artist you'll find a mic
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We often get questions from artists about what to do with their TikTok account. Is it worth growing your TikTok channel? What type of videos should you post? This article is for any artist who is interested in building out your own TikTok account. Let’s dive in. The benefits
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TikTok’s #NewMusic feature recently launched as the official hub for music discovery on the platform. This is huge for independent artists as TikTok has become the most influential tool in the industry for promoting your music. Since going live, The #NewMusic hub has amassed over 25 Billion Views. And
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Scared by how fast everything with AI is moving? Welcome to the club…but if you can push past this initial state of overwhelm, you’ll find some glorious opportunities for artificial intelligence to support your music career. Using AI chatbots like Chat GPT as your on-call writing buddy or