How do I reach more listeners on Spotify? Gaining traction on Spotify often involves planning and effort. You shouldn’t rush to get your music released as soon as possible. Sure, … Continue reading
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How to get a Songwriter Page on Spotify
Spotify launches “written by” playlists and Songwriter Pages, using credits to group tracks. For years I’ve been dreaming of a world where ANY piece of metadata could be used by … Continue reading
How to Build a Strategy for Releasing a Single Song
How to plan your next single release: promotion and distribution tips for a standalone track. It all starts with a song. You write a song, or you find a song; … Continue reading
Spotify is closing its direct upload program. What should you do?
CD Baby will make it easy for you to switch distributors without any downtime for your catalog, and without losing any of your Spotify play counts! After almost a year … Continue reading
Is your music available on Spotify Stations?
Spotify launches a free listening app to compete with customizable, non-interactive streaming services like Pandora… … and your music should already be there! That is, it should be there as … Continue reading
How and when music matters to Generation Z
The listening habits of people under 25. Spotify created an infographic showing cultural and music-consumption trends among an “empowered, multinational, cross-cultural, socially aware, and informed group of 15- to 24-year-olds … Continue reading
How streaming is changing the way music is produced, and what you can do about it
Get more streams by understanding the new structure and sound of popular music. Streaming platforms are measuring success through new metrics, which is changing the way musicians are creating music, … Continue reading
Get Your Spotify URI Before Release
What is a Spotify URI? A Spotify URI is a unique resource indicator code for music on their platform. It is a link to directly share your songs to fans, … Continue reading
How to Boost Streams With Spotify Pre-Saves
A high stream-count on its first day can be an indicator of success for your newest song or album on Spotify, as it shows Spotify that your music might be … Continue reading
How to create an effective Spotify audio ad for your music
Guidelines and examples for musicians recording a Spotify audio ad. With Show.co’s simple Ad Builder tool, your music and message can reach a huge audience on Spotify. If you don’t … Continue reading