Music Industry Digest: Swift’s Impact, Meta Ads, Spotify Crackdown

Taylor Swift’s Pop Culture Dominance

    • A new article outlines 20 ways Taylor Swift has reshaped pop culture, from re-recording her masters to influencing fashion and politics.

    Meta Ads Mistake & Music Marketing Tips

    • The #1 mistake in Meta ads is targeting too broadly; focus on niche audiences for better ROI.
    • Boost your Spotify presence by getting playlisted; it drives discovery, reach, and engagement.
    • Networking tip: Step up your game in the music industry by attending events and collaborating.

    Spotify Removes Drug-Peddling Podcasts

    • Spotify is purging tens of thousands of illegal drug-related podcasts amid a congressional investigation.

    Artist News & Tour Announcements

    • Julia Wolf performed ‘In My Room’ for On The Radar.
    • Sierra Ferrell adds new dates to ‘The Heavy Petal Tour’.
    • Family Stereo signs with Bella Union.
    • REPUBLIC Collective and ZIZA Inc. join forces to break South Asian artists globally.
    • Norwegian soul group Sūn Byrd showcased at SXSW.
    • Farm Aid heads to Virginia Beach for the first time in September.

    Industry Insights & Tools

    • ‘There’s nothing wrong with success, but don’t forget your true self.’
    • A loop isn’t a beat until you arrange it—focus on arrangement.
    • Deezer launches AI detection tool for playlists; 43% of new users’ libraries contain AI music.
    • Casio and ROLI launch a new interactive piano learning app for beginners.
    • Learn how to make a Sam Fender-style music production.
    • 5 systems that separate professional artists from amateurs (in Spanish).

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