Blog Posts for Artists

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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