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Spring is Here: It's Time to Release Upbeat Tracks!
Spring is Here: It's Time to Release Upbeat Tracks!
As we shake off the chill of winter and step into the brighter, warmer days of spring, there's no…
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An independent artist's quick guide to Spotify's new royalty changes
An independent artist's quick guide to Spotify's new royalty changes
Big news for the independent artist community. Spotify's major changes to their royalty models are…
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How to Audit your Music Promo Campaign
How to Audit your Music Promo Campaign
So, you have been promoting your music through playlist pitching and social ads on TikTok, Instagram…
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The best tactics to attract Superfans, starting at zero!
The best tactics to attract Superfans, starting at zero!
"Superfans" is a term you might have read about in the context of Elvis or The Beatles – a reference…
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When do you (actually) need a manager?
When do you (actually) need a manager?
Conventional wisdom says you need a manager when you’re making money. Reality is a bit more nuanced.…
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Is Stardom Still the Endgame for Music Artists?
Is Stardom Still the Endgame for Music Artists?
In an era where music creation tools and DIY distribution platforms have revolutionized the industry…
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Promoting R&B vs. Country Music vs EDM
Promoting R&B vs. Country Music vs EDM
An Easy Guide to Digital Ads & Playlisting Across GenresFrom the soulful depths of R&B,…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Running Ads as a Musician
A Step-by-Step Guide to Running Ads as a Musician
The music industry in 2024 is a competitive place - as you may know all too well if you’ve tried to…
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Which Recording Studio to Choose to Turn Your Demo into a Real Track?
Which Recording Studio to Choose to Turn Your Demo into a Real Track?
Turning a demo into a full-fledged track is a crucial step for independent musicians on the path to…
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5 Signs That Your Music Sucks and That You Should Quit Right Now
5 Signs That Your Music Sucks and That You Should Quit Right Now
The title might have grabbed your attention, but let's set the record straight: this isn't about…
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Navigating the 2024 Music Royalty Changes: An Indie Artist's Survival Guide
Navigating the 2024 Music Royalty Changes: An Indie Artist's Survival Guide
At SongTools, as your one-stop shop in digital marketing automation, we are always coming for the…
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Which Comes First: The Record or the Live Show?
Which Comes First: The Record or the Live Show?
In the music industry, recording and touring are often viewed as two distinct realms, each with its…
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The Top 3 Types of Playlisters Every Artist Needs to Know
The Top 3 Types of Playlisters Every Artist Needs to Know
In the ever-evolving world of music, playlist curators, often known as "playlisters," play a pivotal…
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The Late 2023 / Early 2024 Music AI Guide for Independent Artists: How You Can Use AI to Transform Your Music Career in 2024
The Late 2023 / Early 2024 Music AI Guide for Independent Artists: How You Can Use AI to Transform Your Music Career in 2024
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the music industry is revolutionizing how music…
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The December Dilemma: 6 Myths and Truths About Releasing New Music in the Holiday Season
The December Dilemma: 6 Myths and Truths About Releasing New Music in the Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, independent artists often grapple with the decision of whether to…
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Analyzing Spotify's New Royalty Model: A Game Changer for Indie Artists?
Analyzing Spotify's New Royalty Model: A Game Changer for Indie Artists?
IntroductionSpotify's new royalty model, with its focus on fairness and equity, has the potential…
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The right way to think about your song's promotion budgets
The right way to think about your song's promotion budgets
You may know (all too well..) that being a music creator in 2023 takes a lot more than just…
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The Complete Guide to a Free Music Creation and Promotion Tech Stack
The Complete Guide to a Free Music Creation and Promotion Tech Stack
Today, a myriad of technological tools exist to transform your musical concepts into recorded…
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How Music Artists Can Grow Together: From Support to Creating a Scene
How Music Artists Can Grow Together: From Support to Creating a Scene
There's something magical about musicians joining forces, supporting each other, and creating a…
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Which music distributor is the best?
Which music distributor is the best?
One of the most common questions on Songtools users’ minds is “which music distributor should I be…
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Top 11 Ways for Music Creators to Make Some Extra Cash
Top 11 Ways for Music Creators to Make Some Extra Cash
Thriving in the music industry is often a blend of creativity, resilience, and strategic…
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Hidden Music Goldmine: The UK's Edge Over the US
Hidden Music Goldmine: The UK's Edge Over the US
In preparation for this blog post, our team had been researching programs, grants, and general…
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Why Summer is the Prime Time for Independent Artists to Promote Their Music
Why Summer is the Prime Time for Independent Artists to Promote Their Music
The music industry, much like every other sector, operates in cycles influenced by many external…
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Top 3 Ways to Decipher True Fans from Fleeting Listeners
Top 3 Ways to Decipher True Fans from Fleeting Listeners
As artists, the quest isn't just to be heard, but to resonate through the noise of today’s music…
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Why investing in Landing Pages is so critical for your music promo campaign
Why investing in Landing Pages is so critical for your music promo campaign
A music promo landing page is more than just a “linktree-style” webpage; it is a specialized tool…
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To push or pivot? Assessing whether you should continue to promote or switch to a new release.
To push or pivot? Assessing whether you should continue to promote or switch to a new release.
It’s no secret that streaming has changed the cadence at which artists release music. Even …
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3 Quick & Easy Ways to Drive Traction Sustainably on Spotify
3 Quick & Easy Ways to Drive Traction Sustainably on Spotify
Everyone keeps trying to ‘crack’ the Spotify algorithm. There are some great articles out there,…
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Music Fanconomics
Music Fanconomics
Many music creators looking to promote their music get stuck trying to figure out how they should…
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How To Make Money From Music Production
How To Make Money From Music Production
Making money from music production can be a challenging task for many musicians, especially in today…
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9 Ways to Promote Your Music as a Beginner
9 Ways to Promote Your Music as a Beginner
Promoting music independently can be exhausting since it’s going to take more time compared to…
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How to Start Writing a Song for Beginners
How to Start Writing a Song for Beginners
How to Start Writing a Song for BeginnersMusic is widely referred to as the universal language, if…
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9 Steps on How to Become a Music Producer
9 Steps on How to Become a Music Producer
Behind the music we listen to is a music producer. They’re responsible for a lot of things that you…
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How To Get Noticed In The Music Industry
How To Get Noticed In The Music Industry
With the growing popularity of working in the music industry, getting recognized appears to be…
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What Is A&R In The Music Industry & What Do They Do?
What Is A&R In The Music Industry & What Do They Do?
What an A&R looks for in an artist's data and how they look for it hasn’t really changed. This…
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6 Easy Ways On How To Get People To Listen To Your Music
6 Easy Ways On How To Get People To Listen To Your Music
If you’re an artist, how frustrating was it to release a song you’ve spent countless hours on and…
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New: Interactive Activity Feed
New: Interactive Activity Feed
If you release music today, you know how powerful it is to have the right data guiding your…
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5 KILLER tips to optimize your Song and artwork for marketing:
5 KILLER tips to optimize your Song and artwork for marketing:
We all knowthat having an amazing, well-produced track is the lowest common denominator to have a…
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Top 5 Music Streaming Analytics Tools that level the playing field for Independent Artists
Top 5 Music Streaming Analytics Tools that level the playing field for Independent Artists
As artists, we are currently experiencing a revolution in tech. We have access to advanced tools and…
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Reverbnation
Reverbnation
Reverbnationis a social networking site for musicians. It allows artists to share their music with…
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Soundcloud Analytics
Soundcloud Analytics
Soundcloud is a popular platform for music creators to share their tracks and interact with their…
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Youtube Analytics
Youtube Analytics
YouTube Analyticsis provided to you directly from Youtube, and provides insights on your YouTube…
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Spotify For Artists
Spotify For Artists
Spotify for Artistsis the official analytics platform for Spotify, that helps artists connect with…
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Expanded Genres
Expanded Genres
Good news: We’ve doubled the number of genres available to tag your music! By popular demand…
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Revamped Community Tab
Revamped Community Tab
We’re excited to announce our revamped Community Tab! The Community Tab on Playlister Club has been…
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Introducing Banners: A deeper way to engage with the playlister community
Introducing Banners: A deeper way to engage with the playlister community
As our Discover page gets more populated with amazing music on a daily basis, our team is tasked…
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Introducing the Playlistability Index
Introducing the Playlistability Index
When 40,000 new tracks get added to Spotify every day, ensuring your release gets the right kind of…
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Analytics Dashboard
Analytics Dashboard
How to best use the Artist & Label Dashboard to your advantageAs you can see from the video…
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Where you should promote your music Geo Attractiveness | Geo Attractiveness
Where you should promote your music Geo Attractiveness | Geo Attractiveness
Potential fans are all around the world, learn where you have the best chance for success.With your…
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Performance Metrics
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics on your dashboard are one of the most important benefits you unlock with…
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