An A&R, which stands for Artists and Repertoire, is one of the most ambiguous titles in the music business. But what is an A&R exactly? Essentially, an A&R is a recruiter for record labels, scouting and recruiting talent. Years ago, this title was highly
Blog Posts for Artists
Independent musicians are always looking for new ways to keep their audience engaged. Spotify pre saves continue to be a great way for artists to do this. While there hasn’t been an option for listeners to pre-save releases directly through the Spotify app (until recently!), Third-party apps and distributors
Blog Posts for Artists
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
Blog Posts for Artists
For artists and producers, releasing music is essential to reaching their audience and growing their careers. However, deciding how to release that music can sometimes be confusing, especially with terms like "Single," "EP," and "Album" being thrown around. Understanding the differences between these types
Release Radar is one of the most important algorithmic playlists an artist can be added to. Release Radar is a personalized, algorithmic playlist updated every Friday, with artists that the Spotify user follows, listens to, or that Spotify thinks the user would enjoy. The more artists a listener follows, the
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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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Musicians need every advantage to stand out in a crowded market. One advantage is getting verified on Spotify. With over 600 million active users, including 230 million premium subscribers, Spotify is a key platform for artists seeking increased visibility and credibility. Getting that coveted Spotify blue tick next to your
Releasing music online can be a nerve wracking task for some. While it has become very easy with little cost to upload music, this has led to a surge of new uploads - most of which lack any artistry or real effort. Once upon a time pre 2014 if you
Artist Interviews
Hometown: Toronto, Canada Currently Based In: Toronto, Canada Favorite Hobby: Boxing, Drawing, Music Production Favorite Artist(s): Pharrell, Anderson Paak, Jungle, Jamiroquai, Nu Genea, SG Lewis Your most recent EP, "Man From East," was highly anticipated. Can you share what inspired the title and the overall theme or
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The music industry has seen countless innovations over the years, but perhaps none as controversial as AI-powered music generators. While these tools promise to democratize music creation, they bring with them a host of concerns that could reshape the industry in ways that might not favor artists, particularly indie artists.
Artist Interviews
Hometown: NYC Currently Based In: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Hobby: Reading/Hiking (Andrea) & Crochet (Josh) Favorite Artist(s): Brittany Howard (Andrea) Porches (Josh) Who Is Fake Dad? Andrea de Varona (she/her) and Josh Ford (he/him) aka Fake Dad are a bilingual songwriter/vocalist/producer duo based in
Creating an engaging Spotify playlist is just the first step on the journey to playlist success. In this post, we will explore strategies to not only build a compelling playlist but also build an audience of dedicated listeners. 1) Nail Your Playlist Length Finding the right playlist size is crucial.
Music Marketing
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,
Spoitfy Streams
Learn how to check Spotify streams with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.
2024 Predictions
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Blog Posts for Artists
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&