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Author: Ryan DiLello

Guide to Spotify playlists
Music Streaming

Guide to Spotify Playlists for 2025

Yesterday’s radio is today’s playlist. Spotify playlists have become a predominant form of music listening. From fan playlist swaps to algorithm-driven discovery, playlists are an essential aspect of music listening … Continue reading →

July 23, 2025
Music Streaming

Music Distribution Guide: How to Distribute Your Music in 2025

DIY music distribution is a game-changer for independent artists looking to self-release music. In this blog, we’ll provide a detailed step-by-step overview of the music distribution process to help ensure … Continue reading →

July 15, 2025
Music Career Tips

Metrics That Matter: Measuring Your Music Career with Data

You can work as hard as you can, but without metrics and defined goals, you’ll struggle to make progress in your music career. Data lets you set your own path … Continue reading →

July 14, 2025
Learn how to approach video in 2025.
Music Career Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Video for Musicians in 2025

Introduction Do music videos still matter? The short answer is yes, but the role of the music video has changed since 1980’s MTV. Today, music video views generally trail behind … Continue reading →

July 9, 2025
Best practices to get the most out of today's streaming platforms
Music Streaming

Streaming Platform Best Practices 2025: What Indie Musicians Need to Succeed

Looking for best practices to get the most out of today’s top music streaming platforms? Read on for 5 actionable tips per platform to help you optimize your presence across … Continue reading →

July 8, 2025
Music marketing 101
Music Career Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Music Marketing in 2025

Why Marketing Matters More Than Ever In today’s saturated market, independent musicians need a strong music marketing strategy to stand out from the crowd. But that requires more than clever … Continue reading →

July 2, 2025
Cover art best practices
Advertising

Cover Art Best Practices: What Musicians Need to Know

You might find an exception to the common saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” in album artwork. Your cover art serves as the powerful first impression for future … Continue reading →

June 25, 2025
Music mastering: what it is and why it matters
Releasing Music

What is music mastering and why do I need it?

What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process in music production. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem … Continue reading →

June 22, 2025

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