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Blog Posts for Artists

How To Mix Music: Ultimate Guide To Audio Mixing

Mixing music can be quite overwhelming. However, with the right approach and understanding, it can become one of the most rewarding parts of the music creation process. Whether you're new to mixing or looking to refine your skills, this guide will provide the essential knowledge to create balanced, professional-sounding mixes. What is Mixing in Music? Mixing is the process of layering and processing multiple audio tracks to create a well-balanced song. Producers and mixing engineers accomplis

· 5 min read

Music Marketing

Everything You Need To Know About Spotify Playlist Promotion in 2025

There are many common goals musicians and producers have with one another. One of these goals is to get their music in the ears of an audience that genuinely wants to listen to them. Playlisting does just that. Playlisting helps artists get their music in the ears of a real audience that want to listen and engage with their music. Below, we'll be discussing what playlisting is, key-factors in running a successful promotion, in-direct effects of playlisting and hacks that will help you get onto

· 7 min read

Blog Posts for Artists

The Best & Worst Times of Year to Release Music

Releasing music at the right time is crucial to its success. Whether you're an independent artist or signed to one of the Big 4 record labels, timing your release strategically can make the difference between your song getting lost in the noise or gaining traction. If you're wondering what the best time is to release music on Spotify or the worst months to release music, this guide will help you determine the most effective release strategy.  Remember to always schedule your release at least 4

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Blog Posts for Artists

From Cover Songs to 2M Streams: Tristan Roberson’s Guide to Growing as an Indie Artist

Tristan Roberson is a rising country artist blending classic influences with a fresh, modern sound. Starting with cover songs, Tristan quickly found his own voice, using multiple instruments to shape his songwriting. With 2 million streams and 143,000 social media followers, his journey proves that patience and consistency pay off. As Tristan prepares to release his debut album, he shares insights on staying true to his roots, connecting with fans, and building a lasting career in country music

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Blog Posts for Artists

How To Release Music: Best Song Release Checklist for Artists

Releasing music as an artist is an exciting yet challenging process. Whether you’re an indie artist or an established musician, having a clear plan can make all the difference in ensuring your release gets the attention it deserves. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to guide you through every step of the journey, from preparation to post-release. Pre-Release (4–8 Weeks Before Release) Finalize the Track * Ensure your song is professionally mixed and mastered. Learn how to mix music here. *

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Curator Tips

How to grow your Spotify Playlist followers

Here are a couple of ways to get more Spotify playlist followers organically Understand Your Listeners’ Wants and Needs Even if your main forte is song creation, Spotify playlists give you the opportunity to think entrepreneurially about your target audience. You’re entering a zone in which the better you promote your art, the more success you’ll see. Therefore, you must put yourself in your fans’ shoes and think about their main desires and interests. First, define your target audience. Who

· 3 min read

Music Marketing

How to See Who Likes and Follows Your Spotify Playlist

I wrote this article because honestly, I'm curious to know who liked my Spotify playlist. If you're a normal user or a serious playlist curator on Spotify you're probably wondering how to see who liked your playlist on Spotify. One day you log in to Spotify and you go to your favorite playlist, and you notice its gaining followers. But how? Maybe people are searching for a certain playlist keyword on Spotify or maybe someone shared it with a massive discord group. I'm going to cover some helpful

· 7 min read

Blog Posts for Artists

How To Claim Your Artist Page on Spotify, Apple Music, and other Streaming Services

In today's music industry, managing your digital presence on streaming platforms is essential for artists and labels. Platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music serve as gateways to your audience. Claiming and updating your artist profiles on these platforms ensures you’re represented correctly and your music is easily discoverable. This guide will show you how to claim artist profiles on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other major platforms while optimizing yo

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Blog Posts for Artists

Top 5 Spotify Features for 2025

Spotify is no stranger to innovation. These new features show that Spotify is continuously staying ahead of competitors and remains the most used app for streaming audio. These new features benefit artists, podcasters, and music listeners alike. Let’s explore these top features in detail. 1. Spotify Countdown Pages Spotify Countdown Pages have revolutionized the way fans of your music anticipate and interact with upcoming releases. What Are Spotify Countdown Pages? The Spotify Countdown Pa

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Music Marketing

How To Get On Spotify Editorial Playlists 2025

Getting your song featured on a Spotify Editorial Playlist might seem like an impossible goal, reserved only for major-label artists. But the truth is, any artist can land a spot if they submit their music properly, whether it's their first or hundredth release. In this guide, we’ll explain how to craft a Spotify Editorial pitch that gives your song the best chance of being selected. Where Do You Pitch Your Song? To get started, log in to Spotify for Artists, navigate to the Music tab, and

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Blog Posts for Artists

How to Share a Song from Spotify to TikTok

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 their listeners. Below is a step-by-step guide for using the feature and tips for you to maximize its potential to grow your fanbase. Why This Feature Matters for Artists TikTok has become a launchpad for mu

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Spotify for artists

The Spotify Algorithm: How To Get On Release Radar, Discover Weekly (Updated 2025)

Have you ever listened to your Discover Weekly or Release Radar playlists on Spotify and wondered how they work? Did you know that these playlists are also extremely important for getting your music heard by a new audience? While stream growth is the most immediate and visible result of using our service, getting your track onto high-quality playlists has substantial long-term benefits due to its effect on the Spotify algorithm. The concept of “cracking” the Spotify algorithm can be quite abstr

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Blog Posts for Artists

Best Microphones for Singing and Recording Vocals 2025

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 below that fits your needs. The list is ordered in price from lowest to highest so you can peruse based on your budget. Top Home Studio Mics for Music Professionals By Price: Lowest Price to Most Expensive Best Mic

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Blog Posts for Artists

How To Report Artificial Playlists on Spotify

Every artist on Spotify knows that botted/artificial playlists are to be avoided at all costs. At Playlist Push, we are fully aware of the potential harm it can do to artist accounts and have an extensive auditing process for new curator sign ups to prevent these playlists from entering our network. All artists should be aware of how to report artificial playlists, regardless of if you promote your music or not, it can happen to you. Until recently, reporting a suspicious playlist was a murky p

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Spotify AI Playlist Generator: Everything You Need To Know

Spotify recently launched a new “AI Playlist” feature that allows premium subscribers to type in a prompt and have a “personalized” playlist with a unique title created in seconds. Premium subscribers in the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland can now access AI Playlists in beta. What is Spotify Playlist Maker AI? Spotify Playlist Maker AI is an advanced feature designed to create custom playlists for Spotify subscribers based on the prompts they feed to the AI. This AI-powered tool combines

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