Spotify updates, expands Promo Share Cards for artists
After launching just under a year ago, Spotify’s Promo Card tool is receiving a major update which will give artists the option to easily generate social media assets celebrating major. Continue reading
TikTok has 739M users who spend 89 minutes watching videos every day…
TikTok has 739 million global users who spend an average of 89 minutes watching videos every day. 100 million of TikTok’s users are in the U.S. Stop for a minute. Continue reading
Meet top music supervisor Ciara Elwis
In this piece via Spotify For Artists music supervisor and Spotify alum Hilary Hughes delves into her quest for the perfect soundtrack for the HBO Max show ‘I May Destroy. Continue reading
Hiring a music publicist: Artist’s guide
Music publicity, while one of the toughest jobs in entertainment, is also one of the most important, and as an artist, hiring the right publicist can make or break the. Continue reading
Best music marketing practices for Twitter: 2021 edition
Another year, another set of best marketing practices! On a platform as rapidly changing as Twitter, staying up do date on current marketing trends is critical to getting your music. Continue reading
Thinking small: a meditation on scale vs. success for artists
Here, we explore the complex issue of scale vs. success in the music industry, and why it can sometimes be better to think small when it comes to your musical. Continue reading
Apple joins artist royalty payments debate with some good karma
In a bit of good news for musicians and songwriters, Apple has joined the competitive royalty fray, pitting itself against SoundCloud and Spotify to prove which platform can more fairly. Continue reading
Spotify becomes ‘official’ way to share music, podcasts on Facebook
Facebook will launch a Spotify-driven audio player next week as part of a major push into audio announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Dubbed internally “Project Boombox,” the player will provide. Continue reading
Music industry’s center of gravity is shifting (again), says Mark Mulligan
In a stance certain to displease stakeholders who have so much invested in music streaming, Mark Mulligan and the analysts at MIDiA are making the case that a coming revolution. Continue reading
How to ensure every collaborator gets proper songwriting credit
Collaborative songwriting is a powerful tool, and has graced us with some of the greatest tracks ever created, but it’s important to make sure each and every individual who contributes. Continue reading
