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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do Facebook Ads Work for Spotify Promotion?
The short answer to the question in the title is, yes, Facebook ads definitely can work for Spotify promotion. If you’re looking for a more detailed answer – complete with pros, cons, and analysis, well, buckle up. I’m going to break down my own results from implementing the ads-based approach I teach in my Spotify […]
Moonstrive Media Review: Legit or Not?
If you typed this question into a search bar and you just want to cut to the chase, here’s my quick answer: Yes, Moonstrive Media is legit. I ran what their team calls a “250k Playlist Follower Package” and got (so far as I can tell) somewhere in the realm of 25,000 streams. As I’ll […]
What Is Spotify Wrapped?
At the end of the year, Spotify always offers us an overview of the music we played over the last twelve months. The service is called Spotify Wrapped, and it’s been a sensation among users that each year are waiting to see what’s in their Spotify Wrapped this time. Spotify Wrapped is a marketing tool […]
