Playlisting: The Complete Guide to Get on Playlists in 2023
I’ll start with this: Despite what you may hear from different corners of the internet, playlisting can potentially be hugely helpful for getting your music in front of more people. The right playlist placement can literally rocket your career to the next level. That benefit (getting a bunch of people to listen to and like […]
How to Release a Song on Spotify
It’s actually pretty easy.
Top 11 (Legit) Playlisting Services in 2023
I’ve personally tried dozens of playlisting companies. Here are my favorites that actually work.
What to expect from Spotify playlist promotion
That’s right, we’re jumping right into some (mild) controversy – but hopefully it’s enlightening and actionable for you. This topic has been on my mind because I’m in the midst of trying 15 different playlist promo companies. Overall, I would say it’s been a slightly disappointing experience. Don’t get me wrong; it hasn’t been bad. […]
How to Get on Spotify Playlists
Whether you like it or not, you can’t ignore the importance of Spotify playlists in today’s music industry. Getting the right song in the right playlist can skyrocket an artist’s career in a matter of days, regardless of whether they’re signed or not, their experience in the business or their music background. In a way, […]
LANDR Review: Should You Use It to Master Your Music?
Mastering is the last step of music production and determines how your music will sound on all devices and streaming platforms, so it’s not an understatement when I say it’s one of the most crucial aspects of an artist’s career. While I always recommend musicians get an audio engineer to do the mastering to have […]
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 […]
John Mendelssohn Shines on Poignant “God’s Waiting Room”
John Mendelssohn grew up in Los Angeles, wrote for Rolling Stone, and was frontman for two critically acclaimed L.A. bands (Christopher Milk and The Pits). Even though Mendelssohn stands on the shoulders of giants like Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hammerstein, his songs have the unmistakable stamp of originality. His latest release “God’s Waiting Room” […]
Rosie Bell Sinks Her Teeth Into “Cursed”
Rosie Bell is a fabulous Irish songwriter/artist who took a decade-long hiatus from pop music but is now roaring back with a new single called “Cursed.” The song is about falling in love with a vampire, and who could blame her? Most vampires in the movies are astonishingly good-looking: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and a […]
Jacob Humber wants you to “Stick Around”
I’m in the town where I went to college. It’s spring break, but I’m not going anywhere. Students and certain migratory birds are on the move. I hear spring makes people restless. Jacob Humber may have had this restlessness in mind when he wrote “I like it better when it’s colder / seems everything has […]
