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Best Practices: Pitching in Spotify for Artists
Getting on a Spotify playlist can drastically improve your chances of getting heard, here are some tips on pitching to those playlists.
Introducing “Enough Is Enough: A Black Lives Matter Playlist”
Curated by Efa Etoroma Jr., “Enough Is Enough” is a powerful Spotify playlist accompanied by analysis that sheds light on contemporary Black protest songs.
Student Spotlight: Benjamin Roustaing on Streaming and Success
We chat with one of 2019’s break out artists, Benjamin Roustaing, on his songwriting, his thoughts on streaming, and his 2018 Soundfly mentorship session.
What Does “Success” in Music Mean Right Now?
The music industry today operates very differently than it did 20 years ago, and our expectaations around success have to operate differently too.
How to Use Spotify’s Pre-Save in Your Next Album Release
One of the best ways to build buzz around an upcoming release is to use Spotify’s new pre-save function. Here’s how to get the most out of it!
8 Great Web Resources Designed Specifically for Musicians
Got a band website that you’re newly finished with? Try integrating these apps, widgets, and services so you can capture data and serve your fans better.
5 Great Online Resources to Help Release Your Next Album
Anyone can release an album, but can you put the work in to make sure your album gets heard by a wide audience? Here are some tools to help you get there!
How Is Playlist Culture Affecting Our Listening Choices? A New York City Experiment
I spent a day in Union Square, New York City, asking passersby what they’re listening to and how they discovered it, and learned a lot about myself.
6 Benefits of Building Playlists and Sharing Them with Your Friends
Curating playlists goes well beyond just picking songs and putting them in some kind of order, it can be a great marketing tool for your next album release!