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The rise of Latin music on Spotify in 2023
Each December, Spotify brings us Spotify Wrapped. For each of us, it is a representation of our musical taste, and for many of us, Wrapped is filled with Latin music content….
The ultimate guide to releasing a single as an independent artist or small label
Releasing a single can be a pivotal moment in your music career, allowing you to connect with a wider audience and make a lasting impression. However, for independent artists and small…
Mastering the stream: a guide to music streaming services for independent artists and small record labels
In today’s digital age, music streaming services have become the cornerstone of the music industry, offering vast audiences and a global reach for independent artists and small record labels.
Navigating the Bollywood music industry: copyright challenges and India’s approach
The Bollywood music industry is renowned worldwide for its vibrant melodies, foot-tapping rhythms, and diverse musical genres. It plays an integral role in Indian cinema, enhancing the emotional depth of storytelling…
The sound of Apple Music: a deep dive into promotional opportunities
In the ever-evolving world of music streaming, one name has been making waves since its inception: Apple Music. Launched in 2015, it has quickly become a major player in the industry,…
AI in artwork creation for music: the future of visual expression
In the ever-evolving landscape of music, artists are constantly seeking innovative ways to captivate audiences. One such innovation is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate artwork for music releases….
Unveiling Amazon Music: opportunities, playlists, and market dominance
In the dynamic world of music streaming, Amazon Music has emerged as a major player, offering a diverse range of music to millions of subscribers worldwide. Founded in 2007, it has…
The do’s and don’ts of music promotion on social media
In today’s digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for musicians to promote their music, connect with fans, and build a thriving online presence. With platforms like Facebook, Twitter,…
Mastering the beat: a comprehensive guide to the dance music industry
The dance music industry, with its pulsating rhythms and infectious beats, has a global presence that continues to grow. If you’re a DJ or an independent record label looking to carve…
Discover the secrets to a successful album release: a guide for independent artists and labels
Releasing an album is a thrilling yet daunting journey for independent artists and smaller record labels. In today’s digital age, the process of releasing and promoting an album has evolved, offering…
Amplify your music: the most influential music blogs for artists
In the digital age, music blogs play a pivotal role in helping artists gain exposure, build their fanbase, and navigate the competitive music industry. These blogs serve as gateways to connect…
Unleashing the sound: navigating the world of SoundCloud
In the digital age, SoundCloud has emerged as a game-changer for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. Established in 2007, this platform has reshaped the music industry landscape by offering a space…
Revolutionizing the music industry: The power of artificial intelligence
The music industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, constantly adapting to new technologies and consumer demands. In recent years, one technology that has made a profound impact on…
Review: 10 of the best digital music distributors
Getting your music released is no longer a matter of finding the right record label that is willing to sign your music based on a demo. A multitude of digital distributors,…
The top 10 highest-paying streaming services
Can modern-day artists make a living from streaming music? That’s a very relevant and much-heard question in the music industry. The market of music streaming depends on the masses, scalable solutions…
Web 3.0 for the music industry
To explore what Web 3.0 has to offer for artists and record labels, we first need to understand what this term exactly means. To fully understand Web 3.0, it is useful…
How to get your music on the radio
Radio is still a major source when it comes to discovering new music. For many artists radio is undoubtedly still a big goal: airtime on large national radio stations means reaching…
Beatport for artists guide
Beatport is the most important DSP for DJs. Established in 2004, it became the biggest in a wide range of digital download stores. Long gone competitors like Audiojelly, Track it Down…
Sample clearances
Every day over 60.000 tracks are added to Spotify. Most of them go unnoticed, a small portion ends up on the radio and even a smaller portion ends up as hits….
Spotify royalty calculations explained
Streaming music consumption is still reaching new heights year on year. It has proven to be a solid business model, replacing physical carriers and increasing the total amount of annual revenue…
The power of Bandcamp
Bandcamp is an online music service for bands, artists, record labels and fans. A place where fans can find all there is to know about their favourite artist or band, and…
A guide to maximising features on major DSPs
Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Beatport… getting featured on one of these portals means the world to most artists. It’s like getting your cd featured on the top shelves of a…
How to improve fan interaction
“Buy my album….stream my new single…. visit my concert…” All too easy to use as posts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram if you’re an artist. Tell people where you will be…
Get started with Spotify for Artists
Spotify for Artists is a free platform of Spotify that allows you to claim your Spotify artist profile, become verified, and access statistics and tools to develop your musical career. It…
The YouTube Marketing Starters handbook for musicians
With an abundance of music platforms available for musicians worldwide, one might ask why YouTube is so important. Artists often go above and beyond to create music, why is it so…
6 Creative music video ideas
Power of a music video: added value
Back in the ‘80-ties and ‘90-ties music videos were without a doubt the most important creative content to support a new release. Pre-internet era music…
How to promote music on YouTube
On June 17 2016 Korean brand Pinkfong released their video ‘Baby Shark Dance’, and the rest is history. On February 11 2021 the video was the most viewed video of all…
Spotify Discovery Mode: a curse or a blessing for independent artists?
Spotify Discovery Mode is a new marketing tool made by Spotify, aimed to serve new tracks from artists to a new set of listeners.
How to design and promote your new album cover
Many people think it’s not important to judge an album by its cover. Because what matters is not the outside, but the music on the inside. However, the outside image, which…
How to promote music on TikTok
TikTok, a social media giant which by now is known by virtually any musician or record label in the world, is still a mystery for most of the music industry experts….
Dance music: a guide to increase revenue on Beatport
Since 2004 the world of digital dance music has been dominated by Beatport. The largest DJ download portal in the world, surviving other landmark DJ shops such as Trackitdown, Audiojelly and…
The importance of online ads for artists and record labels
“Half of the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the problem is I don’t know which half”
– John Wanamaker (1838 – 1922).A famous quote from a department-store magnate, describing…
Soundcloud or Spotify? The best streaming service for music promotion
To be a musician it isn’t only about music production, performing, and being creative in general, nowadays it is also about self-promotion of your releases.
These days musicians are spending 50%…
The importance of digital music distribution
The creative process of a musician is always the starting point for any musical career. But from the first notes and words to appear on paper until a sold-out venue there…
Instagram blog part 4: how to get the most out of your Instagram stories
Managing social media accounts requires a well thought out strategy and a good knowledge of your marketing goals. One of the most important social media channels is Instagram, a medium perfectly…
Instagram blog part 3: how to write the perfect bio
Managing social media accounts requires a well thought out strategy and a good knowledge of your marketing goals. One of the most important social media channels is Instagram, a medium perfectly…
Instagram blog part 2: how to get the most out of your caption
Managing social media accounts requires a well thought out strategy and a good knowledge of your marketing goals. One of the most important social media channels is Instagram, a medium perfectly…
Instagram blog part 1: how to become a content king
Managing social media accounts requires a well thought out strategy and a good knowledge of your marketing goals. One of the most important social media channels is Instagram, a medium perfectly…
Spotify playlist marketing: how to get your music featured
Streaming services play an important role in the modern music industry. A crucial step to mainstream success is being able to reach the masses. Generating revenue is incremental to reaching large…
The importance of SEO and SEA for the music industry
SEO and SEA are two of the most underestimated parts of online marketing for musicians and record labels. Over the past decade, we’ve seen a shift toward advertising on social media…
How to create the ultimate link building page for free
Looking for a high-quality music landing page? Look no further, our link-building tool Complete.me.Any artist can relate to this issue: needing to communicate a new release to fans. A new single,…
Music marketing handbook: a guide for indie record labels
Indie label promotion guide
Successful promotional campaigns drive traffic and sales for independent record labels. Whereas majors have big budgets, resources and time, a smaller record company faces challenges. We have analyzed…
Music marketing: A guide to successfully promote a music album
Have you got an album coming up and are you looking for a killer way to promote it? We’ve put together a guide for record labels and artists with useful tips…
Spotify marketing guide: how to improve your music marketing strategy
Releasing music is one thing, but successfully releasing music and getting it featured on Spotify is a whole different challenge. Artists, bands and record labels should always focus on their music,…