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Spotify expands mental health programs

Spotify mental health programs expand Heart & Soul initiatives

Spotify has expanded its Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative. First launched in 2018, the Spotify mental health programs now include financial support for non-profits and musicians seeking care as well as expanded access.

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Chartmetric 2024 Report

Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis

Stats tell a story, but it can be a leading one. Now Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis and comparison tools.

Alana Bonilla on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why songs are peaking faster and then fading away?

Why songs are peaking faster and then fading away

1990s music fads came and went, but today’s viral songs and stars fade even faster. Using Spotify’s Top 50 charts, Chartmetric uncovered the fleeting nature of modern pop stardom and looked at why songs are peaking faster than ever.

Alana Bonilla on 06/06/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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AI music scams fraud

How AI Music Scams steal from Musicians and Labels [VIDEO]

Scammers and some more “legitimate” players are using AI to impersonate artists and flood playlists with fake tracks and making millions.

Alana Bonilla on 06/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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P-pop Goes Global with BINI, SB19, New Wave of Filipino Artists

Once a sleeping giant on the worldwide stage, a massive audience is forming as P-Pop goes global thanks to social media virality and authenticity.

Alana Bonilla on 06/04/2025 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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tencent music super vip svip

Lessons worth learning from the Tencent Music Super VIP tier

MIDiA’s Olivia Jones writes about how the Tencent Music SVIP tier is setting a new standard with features and strategies that deliver faster, measurable results. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other western streaming platforms need to take note.

Alana Bonilla on 06/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Most people are fine with Renting Music, study finds

A new study shows most people are fine with renting music through streaming services rather than owning it. But with fewer users paying for multiple subscriptions, streaming may be hitting its limit.

Alana Bonilla on 05/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Canada Québec is fighting Spotify

Québec is fighting Spotify to protect Local Music and Culture

The Canadian province of Québec is fighting Spotify to ensure that local French-language music is not overlooked. Bill 109 could change how streaming services support local artists everywhere. Québec is. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp offers musicians community and tools to grow

Remember Mixtapes? Bandcamp adds shareable playlists

With a new update Bandcamp adds shareable playlists powered by ownership rather than passive streaming. Fans can only add tracks to their playlists if they’ve purchased them.

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Do Spotify playlists still matter? Playlist Marketing in 2025

Playlisting was once a top way to grow your music, but many artists got burned by fake streams and shady tactics. Do Spotify playlists still matter? There’s now a new and better way to use playlists to market music reach real fans.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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