What are curated playlists?
A curated playlist is a selection of songs chosen by a person or individual to make up a playlist. They’re a great way of getting music heard if your track features on one. In the digital age, playlists have become…
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The role of cover songs in streaming – can they help your career?
Some consider cover songs as a cop-out. They see it as stealing another creator’s work. However, this isn’t the case. Some cover songs have proven to be extremely popular, and even boosted the original. Cover songs have long been a…
How often should you collaborate as a music artist?
Collaboration is one of the most powerful tools for growth and success in the music industry. Whether you’re a budding artist or an established musician. Working with others can bring new ideas, skills, and opportunities to your career. But how…
Why you shouldn’t pay for music streams
Not only is it against streaming platforms rules, but it’s also cheating… If you haven’t earned the streams yourself, what’s the point? In the competitive world of music, the idea of paying for streams might seem like a shortcut to…
Should you stick to one genre or experiment with many?
As a musician, choosing whether to focus on one genre or explore many can feel like a big decision. Each approach has its benefits and challenges, and the right path depends on your goals, personality, and creativity. The case for…
Amazon Music 2024 Delivered – a Wrapped alternative
Amazon Music have their own version of Spotify Wrapped for 2024. It’s called Delivered, because, it delivers your statistics and data from 2024. Users can see their most streamed artist, song and podcasts. Every November/December, music lovers race to their…
How to market your Christmas song for maximum impact
Christmas songs are a difficult market to crack because there are so many classics replayed every year that people aren’t always open to newcomers. So, you need to make them listen. Writing a great Christmas song is just the beginning.…
Spotify’s new short-form videos, Clips – reach new audiences and drive streams
Introducing Clips, a new Spotify feature which will help artists gain streams and grow their audience. The short-form videos are a way for artists to reach out to their fans and promote any upcoming releases. Spotify are introducing a new…
Apple Music have announced Billie Eilish as their Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish has broken an Apple Music record, by being the first music artist to receive the title of Artist of the Year twice. She first won the crown back in 2019 and now, in 2024, she’s done it again!…
How to use AI tools to enhance your songwriting
AI has taken the world by storm. It’s made every day tasks much easier, and allowed creators to explore areas of their industry that previously were limited. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way musicians create, offering tools that can…
