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Blog Posts for Artists

Sync Licensing: How To Get Your Music in Movies and Commercials

If you're an indie artist, navigating the music industry can feel like exploring uncharted territory. One area that's crucial to understand is sync licensing. This often-overlooked aspect of the music business can be a game-changer for musicians looking to expand their reach and income streams. In this blog post, we'll explore the essentials of sync licensing, explaining what it is, why it matters, and how you can sync your music. What is Sync Licensing? Sync licensing, short for synchroniza

· 4 min read

Blog Posts for Artists

How to Save Songs from Instagram to Spotify

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 to Your Instagram Profile. Why is this new feature so important? Converting people from Instagram into listeners on Spotify has been one of the primary missions artists, managers, and music marketers have embarked on for year

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Artist Interview Campaign Results: LAEL - Can't Lose

Artist: LAEL Song: Can't Lose Budget: $345 Streams to Date: 1,018,538+ Release Date: April 13 Campaign Start Date: April 14 Total Playlist Push Adds: 18 Peak Monthly Listeners: 154,000 Notable Spotify Algorithm Placements Fresh Finds: Pop Fresh Finds: Hiptronix Fresh Finds WATCH: LAEL explains how he got 1 Million Streams Looking to Promote your Music? Use our TikTok Sound Promotion and Spotify Playlists Pitching Service.

Blog Posts for Artists

How to add a song to your Instagram profile: guide for artists and musicians

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 amazing opportunity to introduce people to your music and create an instant connection with new followers. Whether you’re an up-and-coming musician or an established artist, this feature can be a game changer. Imagine t

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Blog Posts for Artists

How to Use Spotify Countdown Pages to Boost Your Music Release

If you're an artist gearing up for a big release, you know how important it is to generate some serious excitement before your music drops. That’s where Spotify Countdown Pages come in—a game-changing tool designed to help you rally your fans, build momentum, and ensure your release day is one to remember. Whether you're a seasoned pro with a loyal following or just starting to make waves, here’s how to make Spotify Countdown Pages work for you. What are Spotify Countdown Pages? Think of Sp

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Movies About Music: A Must-Watch List for Indie Artists

The music business can be the wild west sometimes. Starting out as an artist, it’s easy to be taken advantage of or get caught in lopsided deals. We’ve compiled the best docs and films for indie artists. Some go into detail on the inner workings of major labels and some are uplifting feel good stories about determination. These are some of the most compelling music industry movies. Artifact The documentary follows rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they first learn of and then begin to fight

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Blog Posts for Artists

Spotify Clips: How To Get Videos on Spotify

Spotify's newest feature, Spotify Clips, offers artists a powerful way to connect with their audience. These short, under-30-second video clips are more than just a quick flash on a screen—they’re a chance to bring your music to life in a new and engaging way. Here's how you can make the most of Spotify Clips. What Are Spotify Clips? Spotify Clips are bite-sized, vertical video shorts (3-30 seconds) that you can attach directly to your tracks or albums. Think of them as mini-music videos tha

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Music Marketing

SubmitHub vs. Playlist Push

We often get asked what's the difference between SubmitHub and PlaylistPush? The concept is somewhat similar, but the process and user experience are completely different. Here is a brief overview of everything you need to know before using PlaylistPush or SubmitHub. Curator Vetting Process To sign up for SubmitHub they require playlists to have at least 1,000 followers. It’s up to you to determine the quality of their playlists. SubmitHub tracks the monthly listeners for each playlist by ask

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Artist Interviews

Juliana Hale: Turning Adversity into Artistic Brilliance

Hometown: Laguna Beach, CA Currently Based In: Nashville and Tampa Favorite Hobby: Yoga and painting Favorite Artist(s): Hozier, Halsey, Mac Miller, Silk Sonic, Dua Lipa Juliana Hale is a multi-talented Pop Artist, Singer-Songwriter, Musician, and Actress who is captivating audiences with her unique blend of vintage 60s vibes and modern energy. Hailing from Southern California and now making waves in Nashville, Juliana has shared the stage with music legends like Snoop Dogg and Flo Rida, and he

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What is an A&R and How Does It Work?

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 sought after. Today, a lot has changed in how companies recruit artists, with much of the process backed by solid data rather than just gut instinct. Key Functions of an A&R Associate in 2024: * Research, pitch, and produce viable physical a

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Blog Posts for Artists

How to write a song: songwriting tips & process from top 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 on the Billboard charts within the past decade, and their insights can guide you in creating your song. In addition, we've included the top 10 tips for songwriting to help you with your music making process. Eight music industry

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Blog Posts for Artists

How to Get More Spotify Streams: Guide to Organic Growth

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 your music heard by an ever increasing number of listeners. 1. Optimize Your Spotify Artist Profile Your Spotify profile is the foundation of your streaming presence. This is the first thing you m

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music promo services

How to Promote Your Music Online

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 had a good song you could distribute it and gain some type of organic traffic from different services. Somewhere in 2015 those organic chances and algorithmic love all but ended with "free" distribution. The gatekeepers that used to exist are all but g

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Artist Interviews

Finding 'Man From East': Unpacking Identity and Crafting Hits with Jordan Astra

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 message behind this project? Ayee thank you. The album cover photo is a picture of my dad when he was 22 and this photo really kickstarted the whole identity of this project.

· 5 min read

Blog Posts for Artists

AI Music Generators: Revolutionizing or Threatening the Industry?

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. Let's dive into the potential impacts of AI generators on the music industry. Oversaturation of DSPs With AI music generators making it easier than ever to make music

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Artist Interviews

From Brooklyn to LA: The Homegrown Sound of Fake Dad

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 Los Angeles. Formed in 2020, the two met at a college party in the East Village and have been inseparable ever since. Melding their own unique artistic visions to build a shared sonic shorthan

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