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The Unexpected Trance Music Resurgence

A trance music resurgence is happening thanks to artists like FKA twigs. The Weeknd and Oklou. By weaving its signature elements into pop, R&B, and beyond, today’s stars are transforming the genre.

Alana Bonilla on 08/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Get Started with Spotify for Artists

Learn how to get started with Spotify for Artists. Learn to manage music and grow a fanbase, get verified, pitch songs, and track success all in one place.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Top Artists Earned On Spotify Last Year

Between multiple middlemen and unknowable contract details, projecting what any artist “earned” on Spotify is a a tricky business. But that does make it any less interesting. Here Bobby Owsinski takes data from ChartMasters and RouteNote for an educated guess at what the 10 top earned on Spotify last year.

Alana Bonilla on 08/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How can a major artist not know how streaming payments flow?

How does a major international recording artist have so little understanding of how streaming payments flow?

Bruce Houghton on 08/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Use Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes to Market Music

Instagram Spotify Listening Now Notes let you share the music you’re playing, updating automatically as songs change. It’s a low-effort way for artists to promote new music, shout out collaborators, and stay top of mind without posting full content.

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Singles: A legacy format adapted for the streaming age

Spotify Singles has become one of streaming’s most successful franchises, amassing over 10 billion streams. Explore how this digital revival of the classic B-side has attracted global artists, viral covers, and massive fan engagement across genres and territories.

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify, CDs, Vinyl, Earnings & More

Episode 262 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Grow Spotify Streams with the Power of Super Listeners

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.

Alana Bonilla on 08/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New Amazon Music Insights can turn Fans into Marketers

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.

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Raises Premium Subscription Price, Stock Closes Up 5%

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.

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FREE Spotify Strategy Masterclass this week from Symphonic

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.

Alana Bonilla on 08/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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