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Indigenous Musicians Go Viral with Community over Clicks

Artists including Xiuhtezcatl, Geneviève Gros-Louis, and Cecil Tso are redefining success, as they and other indigenous musicians go viral by prioritizing community, cultural roots, and authentic connections over clicks.

Alana Bonilla on 04/28/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to successfully launch and market a single release

How to successfully launch and market a single release

Think dropping a fabulous new track is enough? Just hitting “upload” won’t cut it anymore. Learn how to successfully launch and market a single release with this step-by-step strategy guide.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Real Cost of Artificial Streams for Indie Artists and Labels

Learn the real cost of artificial streams, how they hurt independent musicians and why real growth is the only path to lasting success.

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify royalty debate

Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify in ‘1000 Streams’ debate

Tony van Veen, the former CD Baby and current Disc Maker CEO responds to Spotify and their statement explaining the decision to stop paying royalties on tracks with under 1000 plays.

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Ari Herstand on Spotify royalty debate: ‘Reverse Robin Hood’

Artist advocate and musician Ari Herstand has jumped into the Spotify royalty debate which began on Hypebot earlier this week. “It’s disgraceful and slapped every emerging, independent artist in the face with this backwards policy,” wrote Herstand.

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify Responds: Did the 1000 Stream Rule cost Artists $47M?

Spotify’s 1000 stream rule has stripped artists of $47 million in royalties, according to Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen. After Hypebot published this article a Spotify spokesperson reached out to rebut some of the data.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Debunking Common Artificial Music Streaming Myths

hink artificial streaming is a quick fix for success? Think again. Learn artificial music streaming myths, why fake streams could hurt a career and how authentic growth is the key to long-term success.

Alana Bonilla on 04/15/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Pex acquired by Vobile to create audio, video ID powerhouse

Pex acquired by Vobile to create audio, video ID powerhouse

Audio content identification provider Pex has been acquired by Vobile, a global digital content protection and transaction services company.

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2025 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songs Are Getting Shorter & The Surprising Reasons Why

Popular songs are getting shorter, with Grammy-winning hits and Spotify chart-toppers all shrinking in length. But is streaming really to blame? The answer is more complex, with history, genre, and evolving songwriting trends all playing a role.

Alana Bonilla on 04/09/2025 in Songwriting & Music Publishing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to improve a Playlist Strategy: SubmitHub Masterclass

Missed Symphonic’s SubmitHub Masterclass? Here’s a recap including 10 tips to help you target the right playlists, leverage Spotify’s algorithm, land more placements, and improve a playlist strategy.

Alana Bonilla on 04/09/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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