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How to Make the Most of Your Spotify Artist Profile

Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading →

How to turn casual listeners into superfans
Music Marketing

How to convert casual listeners into superfans: Q&A with Dan Goldberg

Introduction If you want to grow your fanbase and boost your music income, you’ve probably heard the term superfans. These are the die-hard followers who buy your merch, attend your … Continue reading →

August 12, 2025
Music Career Tips

How to network in the music industry to advance your career

From sharing stages to exchanging emails, a lot of networking in the music industry is organic and spontaneous. It’s why common advice is to stay active: play and attend shows … Continue reading →

August 6, 2025
How to grow your most valuable Spotify segment: Spotify super listeners
Music Streaming

How to grow your Spotify super listeners

From casual listeners to die-hards, every fan segment plays an important role in supporting an artist’s career, but one segment that’s particularly effective at moving the needle is Spotify super … Continue reading →

July 31, 2025
How to use Apple Music Album Motion
Music Streaming

How to use Apple Music Album Motion

If you’re looking for a way to deepen engagement with fans and bring some excitement to your album covers, Apple Music Album Motion is here! What is Apple Music Album … Continue reading →

July 30, 2025
The basics of music release formats
Releasing Music

Choosing a Release Format: Singles vs. EPs vs. Albums

As an artist, the way you present and distribute your music can impact success as much as the songwriting itself. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how to leverage each … Continue reading →

July 30, 2025
Music Rights

How music copyright works

Ownership of your music copyright gives you leverage, protection, and power when it comes to making money from your music catalog. In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to … Continue reading →

July 29, 2025
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
booking gigs for indie musicians in 2025
Booking

Top tips for booking gigs as an indie artist

Booking shows as an indie artist can be a tough nut to crack, but with the right strategies, you can create opportunities that help you grow your audience and sharpen your craft. Here are some “best practices” to guide you.
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July 22, 2025
What metrics matter for your music
Music Career Tips

Metrics That Matter: A Guide to 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
Musician's guide to video
Music Career Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Video for Musicians in 2026

This blog was updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Introduction Do music videos still matter? The short answer is yes, but the role of the music video has changed since … Continue reading →

July 9, 2025

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