How to get the most out of Spotify’s Anchor as a musician
Spotify’s Anchor feature is a popular tool which allows for no fuss no muss podcast recording. Here, we look at what musicians can do to get the most out of. Continue reading
How Alfie Templeman used Spotify Canvas to strengthen his connection with fans
Nothing makes a fan happier than acknowledgement from the artists they love and, thanks to new marketing tools like Spotify Canvas, artists like Alfie Templeman have fresh resources at their. Continue reading
5 ways to influence the Spotify algorithm to reach new listeners and convert them to fans
Like so many systems, streaming algorithms can be gamed, and Spotify’s is no different. Here, we look at five techniques for influencing Spotify’ algorithm to reach new listeners and turn. Continue reading
World Intellectual Property Organization looks at streaming remuneration for performers
Streaming described by some as having ‘saved’ the music industry, but performer compensation – particularly for session musicians and featured artists – is either paltry or non-existent. A new study. Continue reading
Spotify Fan Study: What it can do for you and what it can’t
In an effort to help artists better understand their respective fanbases, Spotify is offering musicians access to a Fan Study, which provides valuable insights into the artist’s reach and listeners’. Continue reading
Spotify Greenroom showcases new kind of creator
In an effort promote its new Clubhouse competitor, Spotify Greenroom, the streaming service has created a new method for creators using the service to actually get paid. Guest post by. Continue reading
The greatest mistake an artist can make when releasing a new album (and how to fix it)
Releasing an album can be a tricky process, and while a few missteps along the way are inevitable, there’s huge mistake artists make all too frequently that is hugely detrimental. Continue reading
The Van: Building a more artist-friendly streaming service
There’s a new streaming service in town and this one – The Van – is hoping to stand out from the competition by prioritizing artist compensation over the company’s bottom. Continue reading
Using Spotify follower ratio to measure artist growth and fan engagement
Andrew Thompson of Components digs into the relationship between a Spotify artist’s followers and their monthly listeners, and what the data says about how this ratio impacts artist growth and. Continue reading
Twitch expresses ‘disappointment’ with music industry recent DMCA claims
Twitch has expressed “disappointment” after a recent round of DMCA takedown notices ignited exactly the response one might expect from the music industry. Op-ed by Timothy Geigner of Techdirt The. Continue reading
