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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)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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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)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, songs, songwrirer, songwriting, streaming

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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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Social came for music streaming’s lunch – now is the time for streaming to bite back

Social media is at a tipping point, writes MiDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano, and it’s time for music to recapture some of the time fans spend there. Explore how integrating social into music streaming could reclaim user engagement and reshape music consumption.

Alana Bonilla on 04/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musicians, social media, streaming

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How to get a song 1000 streams the right way

Learn how o get a song 1000 streams quickly and start to build a real fanbase. This action plan breaks down exactly how to invest your time and budget for maximum impact with daily engagement, playlist pitching, and targeted ads.

Alana Bonilla on 04/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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The Real Cost of Cheap Music

Streaming makes music feel almost free. But the hidden cost of cheap music falls on artists struggling to survive.

Alana Bonilla on 04/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify, YouTube

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The music industry’s weakest link: Getting artists from A to B

The music industry is so focused on getting artists from point B to C that they are skipping the step of getting artists from A to B. Without an effort to build a solid foundation, the next generation of musicians may never make it past this critical starting point, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA.

Alana Bonilla on 04/01/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

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How Hit Songs have changed [Bobby Owsinski]

Bobby Owsinski explores how hit songs have changed in the past five years, with surprising changes in songwriting, production, and track longevity.

Alana Bonilla on 04/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, songwriting, Spotify

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