Your most valuable Spotify fans aren’t just streaming, they’re fueling your growth and income. Here’s a guide on how to attract, retain, and activate super listeners to level up your audience and grow Spotify streams.
AI generated songs are being uploaded under the names of deceased artists without permission, and major platforms like Spotify and TikTok are letting it happen.
Amazon Music is turning a fan’s listener history into something they can brag about, and that’s good news for artists. By making them easy to share, Amazon Music Insights can turn fans into marketers.
Drake released his new single “Which One” without TikTok hype or even a traditional music video, It is still gaining millions of streams. Here’s how this low-key fan-first approach could change the way artists release music. Have we reached the era of post-social music marketing?
Spotify raises Premium price in a wide range of global markets after reporting an unprofitable Q2 2025. It’s Spotify’s third price hike in as many years. Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock closed up 5% Monday on the news.
What is a stream worth in 2025? The value of a music stream is shifting as passive listening becomes the norm and streaming revenue plateaus. Check out MIDiA’s recent report on why artists must look beyond stream counts and focus on building genuine fan connections.
Want to know how smart artists are getting more streams and traction on Spotify? This free masterclass reveals how to use Discovery Mode, Marquee, and Showcase to boost streams, grow your fanbase, and make every release count.
Want to make your album pop on Apple Music and drive more fan engagement? Like Spotify Canvas for Apple Music, Album Motion lets you animate cover art. his guide makes it easy to get started in minutes.
Spotify dropped some stats and advice on nurturing streaming Super Listeners last week. With the data comes a surprising takeaway on the importance of an artist’s most active fans, particularly when it comes to selling tickets to live shows.
Spotify offered a mixed report for Q2 2025. In response, Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] fell in pre-market trading Tuesday. Spotify paid subscribers grew by 8 million to 276 million in Q2 or 12% year on year. Total monthly active users grew 11% to 696 million year on year.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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