7 Ways to Get More Spotify Streams
Whether you like it or not, Spotify streams have become the new way to assess the visibility of artists online. The stats you get from the popular Swedish platform can help you understand how fans interact with your music, where listeners are based, and which songs they’re most interested in, helping you define the best […]
How Do Musicians Make Money in 2022?
Let’s start the conversation with this sad fact: Most musicians don’t make a lot of money. How much money do musicians make, exactly? Well, based on responses from 75 artists, the average musician made $12,200 from music-related activities in 2022. And, unfortunately, that’s probably overstating things, because our survey data was buoyed by a few […]
3 Ways to Find Spotify Playlist Curators
The Spotify playlist ecosystem is super sketchy. You probably already know this; if you’ve spent five minutes researching how to get on Spotify playlists, I’ll bet you’ve already come across a world of fun phrases like… Yeah, all that stuff sucks. I get it. Bad targeting, botted lists, payola – it’s all real. Playlists offer […]
Reflections on My First Year Working Full-Time on Two Story
Well, I’ve made it. I’ve doubted, many times, whether or not I would make it. Other people (but never my mom) did, too. And those doubts were not without reason. But I’ve proven them all wrong. Today, as the month of October offers up its last dying breath (happy Halloween btw), it’s official: I’ve worked […]
Top 5 Spotify Playlist Finders
For every musician trying to maximize their audience, Spotify is a crucial tool that can’t be neglected. Getting your music on Spotify’s playlist is one of the best methods to increase the number of your streams and have more monthly listeners and followers. But which is the best playlist to be featured on Spotify? And […]
6 Best Album Cover Makers
Have you ever bought a music album because you liked the cover? I still remember going to the music store and skipping through all the music albums on the shelves, calling for my attention. There were always a few albums I’d pick, even if I didn’t know the band. Maybe you’re wondering, why make an […]
The 5 Best Email Marketing Services for Musicians (2022)
Looking for the best email marketing tool for your music? Here’s our list of the top 5 in 2022: Looking for the details on each? Keep reading. Email marketing is still super relevant (for musicians, too). 17% of adults in the US check their email as soon as they wake up, and some research showed […]
Top 7 Tools to Find Spotify Playlist Curators (2022)
Want to find Spotify playlist curators? These seven tools make it a heck of a lot easier: Want to know which tool is right for you? Keep reading. The idea behind tools to help you find Spotify playlist curators If you’re an artist looking to get more streams on Spotify, you’ve probably realized that there […]
Do What You Like
I might lose you with this first line: I really don’t like TikTok. If you’ve tracked with me for more than a few months, you’ve probably heard me offer this opinion before, and you may have thought to yourself, “Jon is a grumpy old man,” which is harsh but fair. (Just wait till I’m 80. […]
YouGrow TikTok Promotion: Does It Work?
Wondering if YouGrow’s TikTok promotion works? Here’s the short, three-word answer: Yes, it works. Here’s the slightly longer answer: I tried a “TikTok Video and Account Promotion” with YouGrow, going with their Starter package that guarantees 55K–75K+ views on a TikTok video using TikTok’s ad platform. Sure enough, the campaign generated 67.9K views on my […]
