The End of Genre: How Mood-Based Playlists Rule 2026 Music

The Death of the Genre: Why Your 2026 Playlists Care More About Your Vibe Than Your Sub-Genre Remember the "Genre Wars"? We used to spend...

The Return of the Street Team: Blending Digital & Physical Hype

In an era where we’re all drowning in sponsored posts and "link in bio" fatigue, something interesting is happening: the most effective way to...

Festival Applications: What Bookers Want in 2026 (Beyond Streams)

In 2026, the festival application process has shifted. If you’re staring at your Spotify dashboard and wondering why the "Artist Pick" isn't translating into...

The Mobile Studio: Producing Pro Vocals on an iPad in 2026

The Mobile Studio: Producing Pro Vocals on an iPad in 2026 Remember when "mobile recording" meant a scratchy voice memo or a clunky interface that...

Stop Acting on Social Media: The Rise of Unpolished Authenticity

Stop "Acting" on Social Media: Why Being a Mess is Actually Good for Business Let’s be honest: we’re all a little tired of the "Instagram...

The One-Page EPK: Why You Must Ditch the PDF for Mobile

Stop Sending PDFs: Why Your Press Kit Needs a Mobile Makeover Let’s be honest: when was the last time you enjoyed opening a 15MB PDF...

The Short-to-Long Pipeline: Convert TikTok Views to YouTube Subs

In 2026, the "viral hit" is no longer the finish lineβ€”it’s the bait. If you’re still treats TikTok or Reels as a standalone business, you’re...

The Physical Media Resurgence: Why Gen Z is Buying Tapes & CDs

The Return of Physical: Why Cassettes & CDs Are Trending Again Let’s be honest: streaming is convenient, but it’s a bit... soulless. You don’t own...

How to Pitch the Spotify Algorithm: Beyond Editorial Playlists

The Rise of "Smart" Playlists: Why You Should Be Pitching to Algorithms, Not Just Editors For years, independent artists have treated Spotify editorial curators like...

How to Get Found by AI in 2026: Artist SEO & Discovery

In the old days of Google, we stuffed footers with keywords. Today, AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini look for identity, context, and connection....

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