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Author: Ryan DiLello

How to get your first 1,000 streams on Spotify
Music Streaming

How to reach 1,000 streams on Spotify

How to get 1,000 streams on Spotify Reaching your first 1,000 streams on Spotify might feel small compared to viral hits, but it’s a significant milestone.  First, at 1,000 streams, … Continue reading →

September 24, 2025
Spotify playlist best practices
Music Streaming

Spotify Playlist Best Practices: How to safely promote your music through playlisting

There are over 8 billion Spotify playlists and each one offers a gateway to new listeners. From personal mixes, to algorithm-driven feeds, to editorially curated showcases, playlists shape how today’s … Continue reading →

September 17, 2025
Guide to Music Publishing
Music Rights

Music Publishing Explained: What it is, why it matters, how to get started

Ever recognize a song in a movie and wonder how it got there? Or listen to a cover version and wonder what the original songwriter earns from it? Maybe you’re … Continue reading →

September 9, 2025
How to boost merch sales for indie musicians
Music Career Tips

How to boost your merch sales: online and in-person

Merchandise is a primary revenue stream for independent musicians. Recent studies show fans in 2025 are buying more than ever, averaging 2.1 items per purchase and $64 pre-tax on merchandise.  … Continue reading →

September 9, 2025
artist branding 101
Artist Management

Guide to Artist Branding for 2025

Creating and maintaining an artist brand is different for every independent artist. It’s part of the joy (and challenge) of being independent — that you don’t have a team guiding … Continue reading →

September 3, 2025
Melina KB
Interview

Artist Spotlight: Melina KB

Melina KB is a musical theater-pop artist originally from the Boston area and based in Nashville, Tennessee. Inspired by productions like Wicked and RENT as well as artists like No … Continue reading →

August 29, 2025
Music Career Tips

How to create an electronic press kit (EPK)

What is an electronic press kit (EPK)? If you’re networking within the music industry, an EPK provides the essential information and assets for someone who is new to your work … Continue reading →

August 27, 2025
How to pitch the press
Music Marketing

How to get press coverage on your next release

Press coverage is a powerful arm of your music release strategy. Writeups can win you new fans, strengthen your reputation, and create lasting opportunities. That starts with learning to pitch … Continue reading →

August 27, 2025
Guide to mental health
Music Career Tips

The Independent Musician’s Guide to Mental Health

Introduction: Mental Health for Musicians Today Navigating today’s music industry can take a serious toll on a musician’s mental health. More than 73 percent of independent music makers experience symptoms … Continue reading →

August 20, 2025
Essential Show.Co campaigns to know
Music Marketing

How to run effective marketing campaigns with Show.co

A comprehensive music release strategy can send you scrambling in a few directions to carry out all the aspects of your campaign, from ads to email sends to social posts … Continue reading →

August 19, 2025

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