Apple announce Shazam updates which will improve the way the app works with streaming platforms Spotify and Apple Music. Back in 2018, Apple purchased Shazam. They saw the potential in it, as it had been a quickly growing platform for…
YouTube just hit a new milestone. They’ve reached 125m Music and Premium subscribers. That’s about 25 million new subscribers since February 2024. YouTube officially hit 125m subscribers for their Music and Premium tiers combined. This is up 25 million from…
For independent artists, building momentum before a release is crucial. One of the most effective ways to do this is through a Spotify Pre-save campaign. With the right strategy, you can ensure your fans are ready to stream your new…
After being on Google’s Play Store for 7 years, YouTube Music has just hit 5 billion downloads. In its very early days, there was a lot of controversy over the platform. When YouTube Music was first introduced in 2019, there…
Back in 2014 the music industry wasn’t as strong as it is now. Originally, Spotify were only able to contribute $1 billion, but as of 2024, this has risen to $10 billion. In 2014 the entire music industry hit a…
Previously, Spotify introduced Courses to their UK audience. Allowing them to learn a range of things from recipes to technology. Now, they’re working on adding this to their US platform. Previously, Spotify introduced educational courses to their UK audience. It…
For the first time since 2011, iHeartRadio has had an update. The app has had a complete redesign, making things more user-friendly. iHeartRadio has had an update. This is the first time their app has had a redesign in 13…
So many streaming platforms, should you use them all? There could be no harm in doing so. However, can you successfully market each store independently? In the ever-evolving digital music landscape, independent artists have more opportunities than ever to share…
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…
That’s right, it’s Spotify Wrapped time! The 2024 edition is finally here. If you haven’t already, head over to the app, or their website to see who your top artists have been this year! It’s officially Christmas, because… it’s Wrapped…
