Spotify’s Long Tail Of Artists Grew 42% In 2020
More than 60,000 artists had more than 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at some point during 2020. That’s up 42% from 42,000 in 2019. 6,500 of those artists released music. Continue reading
What You Need To Do Now That Spotify Canvas Is Available To Most Artists
Spotify Canvas looping image cover art is proven to increase engagement. So it’s good news that the free feature is finally available to most artists. In recent days Spotify has. Continue reading
Spotify Expands Canvas Access via DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore, Symphonic, Others
UPDATED: Spotify is expanding access to its Canvas looping image cover art feature to more artists and labels via deals with independent and DIY distributors. CD Baby, Symphonic, and TuneCore. Continue reading
How To Verify A Spotify For Artists Profile and Why You Need To Do It Now
When it comes to your presence on Spotify, the single most important thing you can do to increase your following is get your Spotify for Artists profile verified. Here we. Continue reading
Spotify Shows ‘Profound Disrespect’ With Promo For Lower Royalty Offer Say Songwriters
Spotify’s recent offer of targeted algorithmic song placement in exchange for a lower royalty rate continues to draw fire. “Spotify’s suggestion to promise more exposure in exchange of lower royalty. Continue reading
20 Most Popular Playlists On Spotify
Here is an updated list of the Top 20 Playlists on Spotify as of late October based on total subscribers. Thanks to Chartmetric for the updated data with a H/T. Continue reading
Spotify For Artists: Best Pitching Practices
Getting on playlists has become something of Holy Grail for artists looking to expand their reach and get their music discovered by potential fans. An important additional step artists should. Continue reading
Discovery Mode: Inside The Soul Of Spotify [MARK MULLIGAN]
Spotify’s plan to let artists and labels influence recommendations in exchange for a lower royalty rate offers a look into how Spotify thinks says top MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan. By. Continue reading
Spotify Just Revolutionized Music In Podcasts and The Potential For Artists Is Huge
A new Spotify format enables the addition of full songs to podcasts and it should mean big wins for artists on multiple fronts. Spotify Pays Artists When A Song Is. Continue reading