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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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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 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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Blog Posts for Artists

4 Things Every Artist Needs To Know About Spotify's Recommendation Algorithm

Music streaming platforms have become integral to our lives in today's digital age. Among them, Spotify stands out as a frontrunner, capturing the hearts of millions of users worldwide. One of the key factors behind Spotify's immense popularity is its remarkable ability to recommend music tailored to individual tastes. In this post, we'll explore the magic behind Spotify's recommendation algorithm and dive into the innovative techniques / data-driven strategies that make it a powerful tool for

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Blog Posts for Artists

How did Peso Pluma grow to 50 million monthly listeners?

In the ever-changing world of music, few artists possess the ability to capture global audiences and shape the direction of a genre. One artist making waves in this year's music scene is 24-year-old Peso Pluma. With his blend of traditional and contemporary genres, he is a trailblazer in the Latin music revolution. Peso Pluma is one of the biggest artists in the world If you're not aware of Peso Pluma, have a look at the stats below. He's amassed millions of followers on every major platform

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Artist Interviews

Eighty Ninety: From '808s and Telecasters' to Organic Vibes - An Alt-Pop Journey

Hometown: New York City Currently Based In: New York City Favorite Hobby: Abner: Yoga // Harper: Doomscrolling Memes Favorite Artist(s): Tom Petty, Sparklehorse, Taylor Swift, Chet Baker, Third Eye Blind, HAIM Who is Eighty Ninety? Hey, we're Abner and Harper James. We're brothers in an alt-pop indie band called Eighty Ninety. We grew up in a small coastal town and ended up in NYC. We'd always played music, but when Harper started working at a studio in Brooklyn, it felt like the right time

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Music Marketing

How To Get Your First 1,000 Streams on Spotify (2024 Update)

Getting your first song on Spotify is both exciting and nerve-wracking. You get your friends and family to stream it, send out a few tweets, even make a cool video clip for your song, and guess what? No one cares. Your song sits at the dreaded <1,000 mark and might as well have zero streams. We have seen this happen to thousands of artists and are here to help you succeed. Here are 5 actionable tips you can take to break through that <1,000 wall and start building a dedicated audience on Spot

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Music Marketing

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 will explore why indie artists should consider releasing singles and how it can benefit their music career. Building Momentum Releasing singles has a significant adv

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Blog Posts for Artists

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 is a Spotify Artist Playlist? This is a playlist that you create and add to your Spotify Artist Profile. You have full control of this playlist, so you can use it strategically to promote your music and curate the listening experi

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Artist Interviews

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 sound? Ohhhh I still haven’t lol. I’m working on that every day actually - it’s been quite the journey because a lot of times artists kind of have a calling or a genre tha

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Music Marketing

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 most intelligent strategies for streaming success. Part 1: The Reasons to Promote Your Older Songs 1) Older releases are more popular than ever and starting to dominate the streaming charts Older releases now

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Music Marketing

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 goals." -Spotify So what is ‘In Focus’? In Focus is a new digital platform that gives you access to a huge swath of tools and resources designed to help you across the key areas of your career: * Create music * Promote your work * Co

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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 reason, labels, distributors and marketing companies have stepped in to offer pre-saves in exchange for connection to your Spotify account. The Problem with Third-Party Pre-Saves This has b

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Music Marketing

Want maximum results? The key benefits of extending your campaign.

What’s the most costly mistake we see artists make? Taking their foot off the gas pedal too soon. It’s simple. Artists far too often stop all promotion at the exact moment their song is beginning to gain momentum. Instead of pushing harder and reaching the tipping point, they ease up and minimize their gains. The 4 key benefits of extending your campaign 1) Triggering the Spotify algorithm The more you can gain authentic listeners in a concentrated and sustained period of time, the more S

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Music Marketing

Quick Tips for Launching Your Music Career in 2021

It’s been a lonely trudge since the first lockdowns of March 2020. But as we turn the corner into 2021, the encouraging news is that as catastrophic as COVID-19 has been for concerts and festivals, overall growth is still happening in the music industry. By September 2020, an incredible 400 million people had subscribed to a music streaming platform. Estimates put the music streaming market of today at over $20 billion. Goldman Sachs projects the entire music industry, including other revenue st

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