Spotify is one of the most important and versatile streaming services for independent artists. From its direct playlist pitching portal, to its profile customization options, to the way their algorithms … Continue reading
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“How I got hundreds of Spotify streams & email addresses for less than $50”
Building your Spotify audience on an indie budget. When independent musician Anne Reburn released her cover version of Kermit the Frog’s “Rainbow Connection,” she wanted to use it as a chance … Continue reading
How to verify your Spotify for Artists profile
Verifying your artist profile is the most important thing you can do on Spotify That’s a bold statement, but it’s true. Getting verified on Spotify allows you to access Spotify … Continue reading
What’s the difference between a Spotify pre-save and an Apple Music pre-add?
Each streaming platform has their own way to pre-save songs Music industry terminology can be confusing, especially when platforms use similar terms for features they offer. Case in point: both … Continue reading
Use Spotify Promo Cards to personalize your streaming promotion!
How to create your own Spotify Promo Cards to share music on social media. Spotify has released yet another feature to help you promote your music online: the Spotify Promo … Continue reading
Promoting your live stream events on Spotify
Spotify adds a new functionality to help you support your virtual concerts. You can now list your “virtual events” on Spotify. You can also pin them to the top of … Continue reading
Get your lyrics on Spotify with Musixmatch
Add real-time lyrics to your songs on Spotify. Spotify has launched a real-time lyrics feature in 26 markets around the world. Listeners in participating countries can opt to view lyrics … Continue reading
How an artist got 500K Spotify listeners without playlists
This is an excerpt from Ari Herstand’s book How to Make It in the New Music Business (second edition). Three years ago the northern Virginia conscious hip hop artist Lucidious … Continue reading
Spotify announces Artist Fundraising Pick
Last month Spotify announced their COVID-19 Music Relief Project in an effort to raise funds for organizations who are helping musicians during the current pandemic and social distancing measures. Along … Continue reading
Spotify announces COVID-19 Music Relief project
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has hit every area of business, and we’re still realizing the entire scope of its effect on all industries. With live performances currently unavailable as a … Continue reading