Does exactly what it says on the tin. Everything and anything associated with digital streaming stores; including the big boys, Spotify, Apple Music & Deezer.
As an independent artist, finding quality beats or instrumentals can be one of the biggest creative roadblocks—especially if you’re working on a tight budget. Thankfully, there are plenty of platforms and resources that offer free beats for recording, writing or…
As an independent artist, protecting your music is crucial. Copyright gives you the legal right to control how your original music is used, reproduced, distributed or performed. It ensures you get credit and compensation for your work—and gives you legal…
Spotify Duo is a cheaper subscription plan available when two people in the same household both subscribe for a Premium account. YouTube is currently trialling something similar in certain regions. YouTube has introduced a subscription plan that will allow two…
If you have ever looked into high-quality music files, you may have come across FLAC. But what exactly is it, and why do people prefer it over MP3? What does FLAC stand for? FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec.…
From synth-heavy pop throwbacks to ‘90s-style music videos and cassette tape releases, nostalgia has fully taken over the sound and aesthetic of modern music. But why are so many artists and listeners drawn to the past right now? It’s comforting…
If you’ve ever noticed volume changes when you switch from track to track, you’ll know just how useful YouTube Music’s new consistent volume feature will be. Back in October 2023, YouTube introduced stable volume. This feature meant that volume would…
Have you ever heard a song for the first time and felt like it was written just for you? That strange mix of intimacy and connection is one of music’s greatest powers. But how can something feel so personal—and yet…
Spotify streams can help you see what is popular and where your marketing has paid off. However, not all streams are always genuine, so be careful. If you’re an independent artist trying to grow your career, you’ve probably obsessed over…
Currently, YouTube Music is bundled in with YouTube Premium. Meaning, if you pay for premium, you’ll get their music thrown in. However, in South Korea, there are arguments that this isn’t fair. YouTube Music may be unbundled from YouTube Premium…
During Spotify’s Advance event hosted in New York, they discussed the updates they’ve made to improve buying and selling through the music platform. Notably, Spotify Ad Exchange. Spotify have been working on advancing their advertising products. Recently, at their Advance…
