With over 20,000 tracks uploaded to Spotify every day, standing out as an artist has never been harder – but also never more possible. This guide breaks down 10 essential strategies to find fans and build a fanbase as a musician.
You don’t need a gimmick to go viral – just a strategy that amplifies your authenticity. Here are 7 tips on how to make it without faking it as an independent musician.
Dropping a song and hoping for the best won’t cut it anymore. Learn how launch music strategically, turn it into a real event that grabs attention and grows a fanbase.
Stale social media might be costing you fans, but a quick DIY refresh can turn that around in just one day. Learn how to upgrade your online presence, optimize your profile, boost engagement, and convert casual visitors into loyal listeners, without a big budget.
The new TikTok For Artists platform is just for musicians and offers tools to help promote music and track fan engagement. It could be a game-changer for anyone trying to grow their music career.
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.
In a digital-first industry, physical music sales and merch offer something streaming never can: a real, lasting connection with fans. Learn how to turn every sale into a meaningful moment that builds loyalty, buzz, and a fanbase that sticks around.
Want to grow your fanbase and make more money from music? Email Marketing for Musicians breaks down how email connects with fans and boosts income, without getting spammy.
Tired of guessing what content strategies actually works? Learn how to use A/B testing to market music music, get real results, and finally understand what makes your fans click, stream, and share.
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.
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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