Third-party playlisting: What is it?
Getting your music heard continues to be one of the greatest challenges artists face in the crowded streaming marketplace. While landing a track on an official playlist can be career-changing,. Continue reading
Culture and Context – the secret sauce of music curation
Eric Stensvaag of feed.fm weighs in on the art of music curation, and the value of nuance and collaboration in cultivating a successful and accessible playlist. “curating music, much like. Continue reading
How to find and contact the right playlists
PlaylistSupply CEO Benjamin Stein guests on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss how to research and find playlists. PlaylistSupply was designed to level the playing field and avoid scam-like. Continue reading
2020 amplified editorial playlists for 3 black female jazz musicians
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month and Black Lives Matter, the good folks at Chartmetric are showcasing legendary Black female jazz artists and the editorial playlist development amplifying their voices. Continue reading
Spotify Turns 15 – My How You’ve Grown!
As the streaming giant celebrates its 15th birthday, Fred Jacobs looks back on how Spotify has been able to grow and adapt to keep up with an ever-changing music economy.. Continue reading
Don’t give up on third-party playlists! They still matter for emerging artists
While ‘official’ playlists have become something of a Holy Grail for artists promoting their music, certain third-party playlists continue to have significant pull when it comes to getting your music. Continue reading
Best music playlisting practices
Given streaming’s dominance among music consumers, most artists recognize the value in getting their music added to a prominent playlist. Here, we guide artists through some of the best practices. Continue reading
Musician’s guide to building buzz on Spotify
Landing your music on an official Spotify playlist has become something of a modern Holy Grail for many independent musicians. The process for making this happen, however, remains a confounding. Continue reading
Guide to spotting a fake Spotify playlist
As playlists’ importance and influence in the music biz continues to expand, more and more scammers are creating fake playlists in an effort to con artists. Guest post by James. Continue reading
The Dangers Of Spotify Bots
If Spotify is part of your marketing plan, this episode of the Music Biz Weekly is a must-listen Dustin Boyer from Venture Music sits down with co-hosts Micahel Brandvold and. Continue reading
