Blog Posts for Artists
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Singles vs. Albums: Why Independent Artists Should Focus on Singles
Releasing new music can be overwhelming for independent artists. You have to make crucial decisions, including choosing which songs to record and determining the best approach for release. One critical decision that requires careful consideration is whether to release a full album/EP or focus on releasing singles. This article
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Does Radio Matter In The Streaming Era?
In today's world, streaming has taken over the music industry, and radio's significance is being questioned. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music offer unlimited options for curated playlists and allow users to skip tracks they do not like. Given the convenience offered by these services,
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How To Customize Your “Fans Also Like” (2024 Update)
A lot of artists struggle to get a “Fans Also Like” section on their Spotify profile to begin with. Some artists even mention getting tens of thousands of streams on their song and still, no Fans Also Like or Spotify Radio. But what if I told you there’s an
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5 Reasons to Make a Spotify Artist Playlist & How to Do it
One of the greatest assets for blossoming as a musician and musical artist in today’s day and age is the “Artist Playlist” on Spotify, so here we are going to discuss this crucial tactic: why you should have your own Spotify artist playlist and how to make it. What
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Indie Artist Chloe Tang Talks Newest Single & Shares Her Ongoing Evolution As An Artist
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Currently Based In: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Hobby: Anything fashion-related; thrifting, shopping, styling, reading about it Favorite Artist(s): Whiterosemoxie and Michelle Branch Who is Chloe Tang? I'm a smol, tatted, bald, sensitive gyal who writes music for the HOES. How did you “discover” your
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Top Cities Can Make or Break Your Spotify Growth (2024 Update)
You’ve probably already heard about botting. You also probably know that Spotify shows your Top Cities to other users in the About section of your artist profile. But did you know that Top Cities can also suggest whether an artist account is positioned toward growth, stagnancy, or in danger
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Indie Artist F.N. Shares The Importance of Embracing Your Sound & Not Following Trends
Hometown: Toronto, ON Currently Based In: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Hobby: Playing basketball & sim racing Favorite Artist(s): The 1975, Christian Kuria, Omar Apollo Who is F.N.? I make music under the name F.N. but I go by Yifan in my real life. I’m an independent
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5 Reasons You Should Promote Your Older Songs & How to Do It
Why are the most successful artists and managers investing so much time and money into promoting their previous releases instead of just new singles? In this article, we’ll answer this question by looking at the data behind this shift and how promoting your older music is one of the
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Independent Artists Signing Record Deals after TikTok Success in 2022
It's no secret that TikTok has become the most popular place for A&Rs to discover new talent. These days, if you find your name on the TikTok Emerging Artists Chart you can rest assured every label is now aware of you. A recent Vox report found
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Why Kid Travis Stays Independent and His Tips For Being a Successful Artist
Hometown: Bristol Currently Based In: Philadelphia Favorite Hobby: Playing video games and hanging with friends Favorite Artist(s): Drake, Jon Bellion, & Post Malone Who is Kid Travis? I'm a multi genre artist that cannot be put in a box, but is always working on your next favorite
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Austin Native Kydd Jones Shares His Tips For Breaking Into The Music Industry
Hometown: Austin, TX Currently Based: Austin, TX Favorite Artist: Smino Favorite Hobby: Basketball Who is Kydd Jones? I’m a singer-songwriter, producer, emcee, artist, designer, director and creative from Austin, Texas. How much of an influence has the city of Austin been on your music? Well, I was born and
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How TikTok videos launch music careers on Spotify: 5 Steps
Vox recently conducted a "data investigation into how TikTok is shaping the music industry" and shared their findings in this insight-filled video: During the project, the researchers uncovered “The TikTok-to-Spotify Pipeline", perhaps the most impactful phenomenon in the modern music industry. 1) What is the TikTok-To-Spotify Pipeline?
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How To Build A Personalized Curator Network
Finding Spotify curators who want to place your music can be a challenge so when you find one you definitely don't want to let them go. In this article, we'll discuss why favoriting playlists will help you build a personal curator network and set future campaigns
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Spotify’s ‘In Focus’ gives you a free manager?
Spotify recently released a new platform that could be a game-changer for artists. It’s called In Focus and here's the elevator pitch: “It’s like an artist manager in your pocket that arms you with the tools and guidance you need to nail each of your career
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How Spotify Saved the Pre-Save
Pre-saves are one of the most common tools for music marketing in the DSP age. Over the past few years, marketers have found innovative ways to utilize pre-save campaigns to maximize reach and engagement for new releases. On Spotify, however, there is no in-app feature for pre-saving releases. For this