How to use Spotify’s Showcase feature to get new listeners [Brian Hazard]
Spotify’s latest marketing campaign feature helps target only new users instead of wasting precious ad dollars on those already listening. Brian Hazard digs into how and how well it works.. Continue reading
Why Independent Spotify Playlist Curators are so important
In an age where listeners are overwhelmed by the endless choices of streaming, independent Spotify curators add a personal touch to the music landscape through hand-curated non-algorithmic playlists. by Sonia. Continue reading
Spotify tests a prompt-based AI playlist creator: See it in action
Spotify has confirmed that it is beta testing a prompt-based AI playlist creation tool to “turn your ideas into playlists,” and a user has shared a demo of how it. Continue reading
How new Artists are shining a light on Country Music’s Latin Roots
Mainstream country music is experiencing a vibrant return to its Spanish origins. From budding new artists to Spotify’s popular “Country Latino” playlist, the rise of Latin country music is undeniable.. Continue reading
What Spotify needs is a new pandemic [Chris Castle]
Harsh? You decide, but seemingly not from a stock price point of view, says Chris Castle, since Spotify’s all-time highest share price came during the COVID pandemic. by CHRIS CASTLE of. Continue reading
Apple eyes paying extra for music in a format Spotify doesn’t offer
Apple Music may soon pay all artists that release music in the Dolby Atmos spatial audio format a higher royalty rate than regular stereo mixes. “Listeners wouldn’t necessarily have to. Continue reading
Top TikTok Songs of 2023 show shifts in music trends
TikTok is its own not-so-little world when it comes to music trends, and those trends can teach us a lot about how music listeners are changing. by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading
All the major Music Streaming News & Updates from 2023 in one place…
2023 has proven to be a landmark year for music streaming services, with the royalty pay-out debate noise reaching all-time levels and AI music on everyone’s worry list. But so. Continue reading
US raises Physical and Download Royalties 3.3%, Streams get 0%
The US Copyright Royalty Board has announced that the minimum mechanical royalty rate paid on CD, vinyl, cassette, and download sales will rise on January 1, 2024, to $.1240 for. Continue reading
Spotify CEO blames layoffs on fake work, pushes out CFO who just cashed in $9.4M in stock
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek seemed to blame workers and another executive for this week’s layoffs that saw 1500 or 17% of the streamer’s global workforce shown the door. In a. Continue reading
