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.
Blog Posts for Artists
TikTok has become one of the most powerful platforms for music discovery, helping independent artists and major-label musicians reach new audiences every day. If your music is available on TikTok, applying for a TikTok Artist Account can unlock features designed specifically for musicians. From the Music Tab and New
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TikTok verification has become one of the strongest trust signals for creators, musicians, influencers, and brands in 2026. The blue verified badge helps confirm authenticity, improve credibility, and build trust with both viewers and the TikTok algorithm. While verification does not guarantee viral growth, it can help legitimate creators stand
TikTok Tips
Updated: April 17, 2026 Getting views on TikTok in 2026 is no longer about luck—or even just “going viral.” The platform has evolved into a search-driven discovery engine powered by retention, user behavior, and content classification. If you want more views, you need to optimize for two systems
Blog Posts for Creators
Updated for 2026 with Creator Rewards Program rates, monetization changes, and realistic influencer income ranges. If you’re trying to estimate how much money TikTok creators earn in 2026, this calculator and guide will help. TikTok payouts have changed significantly over the past few years. The old TikTok Creator Fund
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Updated for 2026. Having a strategy for getting your songs on Apple Music playlists is a must for any serious artist. With over 108 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
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Updated for 2026: YouTube Music has quietly become one of the most important platforms for music discovery, especially for artists looking to reach listeners outside of traditional streaming apps. With billions of users already on YouTube, playlists on YouTube Music play a major role in how songs get surfaced, saved,
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Spotify recently launched official music videos giving artists a powerful new way to connect with fans while they listen to your music. The feature is currently in beta and expanding across global markets, with Premium users in the U.S. and Canada already seeing “Switch to video” options on select
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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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Independent artists today have more options than ever to access upfront capital without signing traditional label deals. One of the most common forms of independent artist funding is the music advance - also referred to as a music loan, artist advance, or royalty advance. These financing tools allow artists to obtain
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This step-by-step guide explains how to connect your Spotify account to ChatGPT, how the integration works, and why this new feature matters for independent artists and playlist curators. Step 1: Connect Your Spotify Account to ChatGPT Here’s how to get started: 1) Open ChatGPT on web, iOS,
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While the initial TikTok craze of the pandemic has passed, new data shows that the app remains the #1 platform for driving streams, building superfans, and launching hit songs. The latest TikTok x Luminate Music Impact Report proves that TikTok continues to be a powerhouse for independent artists looking to
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Spotify recently launched a new direct messaging feature called Messages. For the first time, listeners can share songs, playlists, and podcasts — and chat about them within the Spotify app. For independent artists, this is a huge deal. It’s not just a small UX tweak; it has the potential to
Blog Posts for Artists
TikTok recently launched a powerful new platform called TikTok for Artists, giving musicians free tools to promote their music, track performance, and drive results. It's basically TikTok's version of Spotify for Artists. In this post, we’ll break down how TikTok for Artists works, why it
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Getting your music on Spotify playlists requires more than just great songs. Your cover art and visual branding play a crucial role in playlist curator decisions, often determining whether your track gets listened to or skipped entirely. In this guide, we'll explain how visual elements impact playlist placements
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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,
Blog Posts for Artists
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