Artificial streaming tactics could seriously damage your career
Here’s why you should never trust a music promo package that …
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Here’s why you should never trust a music promo package that guarantees streams or playlist placements. 🙅♀️ 🚨Let’s break down some shady artificial streaming tactics that could seriously damage your career, and how to protect yourself. If you’re a Symphonic client, we’ve got your back. Check out our secret weapon, StreamSafe, to shield your m…
Stand Out: Crafting Your Unique ‘I AM’ Statement
To achieve video visibility and social media success, we emphasize the importance of crafting a unique ‘I AM’ statement. What sets us apart from millions using social media? Find your unique personality, and beliefs to stand out. #IAmStatement #VideoVisibility #SocialMediaSuccess #UniqueSellingProposition #BrandIdentity #PersonalBranding #StandOut…
7 reasons your fans can’t find you
You work hard on your music. Once it’s released into the world, you want people to know it exists, find it easily online, press that play button, and love what they hear so much they’ll listen again. That can happen, of course. It happens all the time. But with endless amounts of new music being released, and with endless amounts of social con…
10 Ways to Avoid the Void and Find Your Fans
Over 20,000 tracks are uploaded to Spotify every day. But there are thousands more music listeners waiting to discover their next favorite artist. Here are 10 tips to find your fans, both online and in your community, and make a splash in everything you do: releases, concerts, merch drops and more. Most artists wait too long to start building …
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Indie Artist
Imposter syndrome? We don’t know her. UnitedMasters Partner Artist @shannhitch stopped by to chat about pushing through self-doubt and perfectionism. Her key? Consistency. Staying grounded keeps her going, focused, and ready for what’s next….
Bigger ad budget = faster results? Not always. John (13M+ streams) shares why strategy matters more
Visit John Gold’s YouTube for free tips and explore Spotify Growth Switch to grow your streams fast! Copy and paste the URL below into your browser!👇👇 https://hypeddit.krtra.com/t/v8d4cK7pEFYf…
If The Major Labels Strike A Deal With AI Music Generators, Artists Are In Trouble
There are reports that the three major labels are in the middle of licensing discussions with AI music generators Udio and Suno. If you’re an artist, just the thought of this should scare the crap out of you, as it’s yet another step down the road to purging real live artists from their rosters. Don’t […] The post If The Major Labels Strike A Dea…
DistroKid’s NEW Enhanced Stats (w/ Data Not On Spotify for Artists)
DistroKid has a new ‘enhanced stats’ feature in beta for their Ultimate plan subscribers, let’s take a look at it! Free DistroKid Analyzer: https://geni.us/es7UF 🚀 Spotify Growth Machine Course: https://geni.us/SpotifyGrowthMachine Try DistroKid here: https://geni.us/DistroKid 🏆 Hire us to run your ads: https://geni.us/AdAgency 🌍 Best website /…
PLAYY. announces social music platform for independent artists
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Empowering creators with a new toolset for autonomy and monetization…
Recognized UK-based company PLAYY. (formerly THE PLAYGROUND) has unveiled PLAYY. Music, a new social music platform aimed at shifting the power balance in the music industry by offering a dedicated network for independent artists…
Having your music get bad reviews from critics is actually a huge opportunity to flip the script….
NDAs should be banned to curb music industry ‘culture of misogyny’, says new parliament report
The use of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements to cover up abuse in music remains a ‘major concern’ for the women and equalities committee The misuse of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements in the music industry to silence victims of harassment and abuse is a “major concern”, which should be banned immediately in order to tackle…
TikTok for Artists: The new all-in-one music insights platform for artists Newsroom
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TikTok for Artists is a new artist-first platform designed to help artists build their careers and fanbase on TikTok
Artists can now access data and insights about their music, posts and followers
New ‘Pre-Release’ tool now available for the creation of album pre-release campaigns
Music Academy Coming to Santa Barbara’s State Street
… 2002. Guitar classes and music, Cheryl Goldberg thought, … buildings located on the Music Academy’s Miraflores Montecito … rate music rehearsal space that would attract accomplished musicians from … said, the Music Academy’s downtown musical outpost should be ……
The secret to brand-safe virality? Trendy, licensed music
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Picking the right, cleared song to back social content is key, Jesse Korwin, CRO of music licensing platform Slipstream, said…
Pigeon Opinion Reviews Richard Lynch’s “The Phone Call”
Record Label, Artist Management, Music Publicity
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The Novo Los Angeles, CA Contact: fncent@fncent.com Web: fncent.com Players: Jung Yong-hwa, main vocalist; Lee Jungshin, bassist; Kang Min-hyuk, drummer Anticipation buzzed through the Novo Theater as fans awaited South Korean pop-rock trio CNBlue to make their grand return to the Los Angeles stage after almost a decade away. Roaring screams f…
The Novo Los Angeles, CA Contact: fncent@fncent.com Web: fncent.com Players: Jung Yong-hwa, main vocalist; Lee Jungshin, bassist; Kang Min-hyuk, drummer Anticipation buzzed through the Novo Theater as fans awaited South Korean pop-rock trio CNBlue to make their grand return to the Los Angeles stage after almost a decade away. Roaring screams f…
Lukas Nelson To Receive Music Heals International Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award
Lukas Nelson will be honored as the first-ever annual recipient of the MHI Rob Wasserman […] The post Lukas Nelson To Receive Music Heals International Rob Wasserman Memorial Ambassador Award appeared first on MusicRow.com. …
Karaoke Service Singa Adds ‘Vast Collection’ of Warner Music Masters Under New Licensing Deal
Warner Music Group has brought its catalog to karaoke platform Singa. Photo Credit: WMG WMG and the self-described “first truly digital streaming service for karaoke” unveiled their pact today. Extending to Warner Music proper as well as Warner Chappell, the agreement is Helsinki-headquartered Singa’s first with a major, the parties emphasized. …
Bigger ad budget = faster results? Not always. John (13M+ streams) …
Bigger ad budget = faster results? Not always. John (13M+ streams) explains why strategy matters more than spend.💰 📩Want more real fans and streams on Spotify? Tap the link in bio or comment “SPOTIFY” and we’ll send you the details. Let’s grow your audience!🚀 #SpotifyTips #MusicMarketing #IndieArtist #MusicAds #SpotifyForArtists #GrowYourFans…
Almighty Suspect being Disrespectful to Adam22 & wack 100
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CMU | the music business explained
The UK government should ban non-disclosure agreements in cases involving sexual misconduct, bullying or discrimination – and also boost legal protections for freelancers – in order to truly address the “culture of misogyny and discrimination” facing women in the music industry. These demands are made by MPs on Parliament’s Women And Equalities C…
When the venue says exposure instead of payment 😐
Ah yes, “exposure” – the magical currency that pays rent, buys gear, and fills your fridge with… absolutely nothing. We’re out here trading chart-ready bangers for vibes like it’s Monopoly money. Meanwhile, wedding DJs named Chad get $1k to play the Chicken Dance. 😂 Let’s all scream in unison: Pay. The. Artist. submitted by /u/ilincom […
Apple Music may soon bring animated album art to your lock screen
Image credits: 9to5Mac With Apple’s WWDC 2025 just around the corner, rumours are swirling about what updates could be coming to Apple’s operating systems. When it comes to the biggest rumoured changes: Apple is reportedly preparing to rename its entire lineup of operating systems for greater consistency. Moving away from its exi…
🎤 ¿Cómo empezó Vanesa Martín a abrirse camino en la música?
Con una mezcla de valentía, cercanías y mucha persistencia. Si quería tocar o reunirse con alguien, ¡se presentaba en persona! 💪 Su filosofía: “No te voy a atropellar, pero si quiero venir aquí, ten por seguro que te lo voy a hacer saber.” Una historia real que inspira a seguir insistiendo cuando los sueños parecen lejos. 📺 Mira la entrevista …
Is Taylor Swift’s masters buyback a win for just her or good news for all music creators?
Taylor Swift’s repurchase of her master recordings from Shamrock Capital has been hailed as a landmark event that could reshape the music catalog acquisition sector. The deal, involving her first six albums, certainly highlights shifts in artist leverage, valuation dynamics, and investor strategies, and will have broader implications for the indus…
Glastonbury 2025 Reveals Full Lineup, Set Times & Surprise Acts This …
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Glastonbury 2025 Reveals Full Lineup, Set Times & Surprise Acts This year’s event promises surprises, with several time slots still labeled ‘TBA’. The countdown to Glastonbury 2025 is officially on! With just three weeks to go until thousands of music fans flock to Worthy Farm in Somerset (June 25–29), the festival has dropped its full lineup an…
Cómo componer más canciones Cómo artista independiente | #artistasindependientes #componer
En este círculo caemos todos. Y no, lamentablemente no hablamos del círculo de quintas. Hablamos del ciclo creativo que muchas veces empieza con un fogonazo de inspiración y termina en una carpeta más del disco rígido, con una maqueta a medio hacer. Tener decenas de ideas sin completar es más común de lo que parece, y no estás solo si te pasa. Co…
Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Masters—Spotify Streams Soar! #taylorswift #MastersOwnership #SpotifySurge
Taylor Swift has officially reclaimed ownership of her first six albums, a monumental victory in her ongoing battle for artists’ rights. Following this announcement, Spotify reported that streams of these original albums more than doubled, with “Speak Now” experiencing a fivefold increase. This surge underscores fans’ unwavering support for Swift’…
Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis: “I am going …
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Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis: “I am going to disappear for a bit” Jessie J has revealed she’s been diagnosed with “early breast cancer” and will be stepping away to undergo surgery following her upcoming performance at London’s Summertime Ball. BRIT Award-winner Jessie J, 37, revealed in a heartfelt social media video that she’…
Surviving 17 Hours Alone on Tour – This Broke Me
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SongCast New Music – Week of June 9, 2025
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Welcome to the SongCast New Music Showcase! Every week, we give you a sampling of new music that we have recently added to our distribution network. Follow us on Spotify for weekly playlists of the best new indie music from around the world! Scroll down for descriptions of some of the artists featured on this week’s New Continue Reading The p…
Even with AI taking people’s voices, the impact is significant. – …
Even with AI taking people’s voices, the impact is significant. – Comment “Send it” if you’d like me to send you a free list of all royalties your music collects #musicians #judgement #socialmedia #socialmediatips…
A&R Executive – Dave Wallace – Mushroom Group
📢 Insiders! Today on the ‘MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast’, we sit down with Dave Wallace, General Manager of Mushroom Records USA & the mastermind behind the US launches of Two Door Cinema Club, Blossoms, and Bombay Bicycle Club. Discover the craft of translating local buzz into global renown! ⚡️In this episode, you’ll learn ⚡️ 👉 The sec…
Bruiser Wolf Interview: POTLUCK, Punchlines, Danny Brown, & Hip Hop Ageism
Bruiser Wolf Interview: POTLUCK, Punchlines, Danny Brown, & Hip Hop Ageism #bruiserwolf #dannybrown #curtissking SUPPORT BRUISER WOLF: https://nextrecords.indiemerch.com/collections/bruiser-wolf SUPPORT SUPERFOOD DETROIT: https://superfooddetroit.com/ Chapters 0:00 Who Is Bruiser Wolf? 4:40 The Big Wolf Story 7:00 Detroit’s Influence & Creativit…
As an artist, having a team that supports your creative vision …
As an artist, having a team that supports your creative vision is essential. Watch @deathbyromy talk about her favorite parts of being an independent artist. 🎶 #IndieOnIndie #DeathbyRomy #ONErpmFam…
Indie Artists – Repetition is Recognition!
Repetition = recognition. A PSA to indie musicians – don’t be afraid to post the same message in new ways — it works. Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried this! Reach more listeners, boost revenue, and grow your career with Symphonic /// https://symphonic.com/ 🚀 Subscribe for more videos like this: http://bit.ly/2medpJw We post weekly t…
Colleen Theis | 2025 Bizzy Awards – Leading Light Honoree | The Orchard #shorts
Presented by the Music Business Association, the Leading Light Award is given to a company or executive that has supported their staff via internal initiatives aimed at improving mental health, wellbeing, and work/life balance….
We caught up with some of the creators behind your favorite …
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We caught up with some of the creators behind your favorite shows to learn how they craft engaging, bite-sized clips that drive visibility on Spotify. Ready to make your own? Check the link in our bio to get started! …