Playlist Supply vs. Playlist Map vs. Artist Tools
Playlist finding tools are kind of a niche thing. To care about playlist finding tools, you’ve got to care about growing an audience on Spotify, then you have to come to the conclusion that playlists are a viable way to do that, then you’ve got to determine that you have the time to reach out […]
What the Spotify Updates Mean for Musicians
If you’ve got a Spotify for Artists account, you probably got that email last week… The one where they announced a gazillion feature updates that are actually kind of important. I don’t know about you, but I usually treat Spotify emails the same way I treat physical mail from my bank – I look at […]
Growing a YouTube Channel: An Update
Heading into this year, I made a commitment: Every week, I’d post a video to YouTube. My goal was to build a following on the platform, and my rationale, as I outlined a few months ago, is this: YouTube, for me, was the clear-cut choice to diversify my audience. It features short-form and long-form videos, […]
Spotify Growth Machine vs. Spotify Growth Engine
Wondering whether Spotify Growth Machine or Spotify Growth Engine is right for you? Wondering why the two courses are so similarly named that you keep forgetting which is which? I can’t answer the second question, but as someone who’s gone through both courses, here’s my quick answer to the first: Andrew Southworth’s course, Spotify Growth […]
DistroKid vs. TuneCore in 2024: An Honest Breakdown
If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering whether you should choose DistroKid or TuneCore for music distribution. Here’s my bottom-line answer that you probably won’t like: Just pick one. It really doesn’t matter all that much. Yeah, there are minor differences between the two services, but let’s be real – they’re minor. Will an extra […]
What Musicians Should Post on TikTok
You know me… I love social media. Especially TikTok. TikTok is God’s gift to mankind. It’s totally conducive to human flourishing and is almost certainly the final capstone in our species’ history-long march toward utopia. As it turns out, we were only one AI-filter-inspired-dance-challenge trend away from world peace this whole time. I’m so glad […]
Time Management Tips for Musicians
I’ll start with this: I’m not great at time management. In principle, I’m the best at it, like an ultra-productive-but-thoughtful-and-fun combo of Simon Sinek, Gary Vee, and Martha Stewart. In practice… well, sometimes I do the things I said I would do. Like most of you, I’m much better at thinking about time management and planning out random routines than I am […]
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 […]
