What Is Spotify Discovery Mode?
There are two ways to look at Spotify Discovery Mode: As it often happens, the truth is in the middle. So, today, I’m going to explain Discovery Mode (including how you can use it to promote your songs) and highlight the pros and cons of this new marketing tool. Spotify for Artists promotional tools First […]
12 Top Folk Music Blogs in 2023
There are many ways to discover new music, and perhaps the trendiest ones these days are podcasts and music streaming recommendations. There’s no way around it: the power of the algorithms that seem to govern our lives has an ever-growing impact on our music taste. However, if you’re old school like me or simply enjoy […]
Hypeddit vs. ToneDen vs. FeatureFM
Hypeddit, ToneDen, and FeatureFM are all tools designed to help musicians like you promote music and grow their fan base. These platforms are pretty similar, but each one offers a slightly different set of features and focuses on various aspects of music promotion. In this post, we’re going to break down the differences so you […]
How to Make a Beat
Making a beat is a fun and intuitive process that can start your career as a music producer, but it can also just be a way to relax while doing something creative. Regardless of your approach to beat-making, the tools available to create your first groove are at your fingertips. Like every other craft, beat-making […]
What is trap music?
Trap music has been one of the most popular genres since the early 2010s, and it’s perhaps the most influential genre, too, inspiring new generations of rappers and producers worldwide. When it became mainstream, dozens of pop and hip-hop superstars got on the trap bandwagon and included the genre’s features in their productions. The power […]
Do I Need to Copyright My Music?
The day has come to discuss music copyright – possibly the most intricate topic musicians can come across in their careers. Music copyright is not only a complex subject, it’s also an ever-changing one: in the thirty years separating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act from The Music Modernization Act, the whole industry has changed. Today, […]
How to Get Verified on Spotify
What’s more important than online credibility for a creative person? Sometimes it seems that the beauty and complexity of your craft get overshadowed by the number of likes, interactions, and followers you have on whichever social media platform you use. Last month I hosted an event in London, and while the event page on Facebook […]
Hypeddit Review: Worth It for Musicians?
As an independent artist, you’re responsible for both your creative output and online presence. This is an axiom in the modern music industry and one you should remember for the time being. Long gone are the days when an artist had a label and an entourage handling different aspects of their careers while all they […]
How to Analyze Your Spotify for Artists Data
Spotify for Artists is the other side of Spotify – the side behind the curtain. It’s the place where artists can access tools and data that help them understand how music reaches new listeners. And in doing so, they can determine what strategies to implement to grow their fanbase. Cool stuff. But whether it‘s your […]
The 5 Best Spotify Courses (2023)
TL;DR – I’d recommend these five courses if you want to grow on Spotify: I’ll personally vouch for all of these course creators; they’re all good people and good at what they do. And I’m convinced that if you put any of their insights to good use, you’ll see results. That said, if you’re looking to […]
