Tag: Spotify algorithm tips
5 Music Promotion Red Flags: Avoid Bot Farms & Spotify Bans
Look, we’ve all seen the DMs. "Hey, I love your sound! For $50, I can get you 100k streams on my network."
It’s tempting. When...
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...
Spotify Canvas Strategy: Why the 8-Second Loop is the New Album...
In the streaming era of 2026, the "first impression" has migrated from the record store shelf to the palm of a hand. While the...
DIY Playlist Curation: Creating an Artist-Branded Playlist the Algorithm Loves
If you’re an independent artist, your playlist strategy can be just as powerful as your release strategy. With millions of listeners discovering new music...
Why Understanding Listener Behavior Is Essential for Independent Artists in the...
In the age of streaming, social media, and short attention spans, listener behavior has become one of the most powerful forces shaping music careers—especially...
Mastering the Art of Making Money as a Musician on Spotify
As a passionate musician navigating the digital age, one of the platforms that can't be overlooked is Spotify. With its vast user base and...
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Searows “In Violet” Review: Alec Duckart’s Cinematic Evolution
The Hushed Magic of Searows: Why "In Violet" is the Soundtrack to Your Next Quiet Moment
There’s a specific kind of magic that comes out...
Trap Dickey & Key Glock “Down South”: A Story of Survival and Hip-Hop Glory
Look, most "rising star" stories feel like they were cooked up in a marketing lab. But Trap Dickey’s story? That was forged in actual...
ALEXSUCKS – Autopilot Single Review: The New Anthem of L.A. Rock
Look, we’ve all been there—stuck in that weird, numb headspace where life is just happening to you while you’re staring out the window. That’s...
Remote Music Collaboration: How to Pitch Artists Online
Finding the right feature artist used to require hanging out in smoky backrooms or paying for expensive studio time. Today, your next big collaborator...
Katie Tupper ‘Disappear’ Review: The Soul of the Saskatchewan Prairies
The Prairie Soul of Katie Tupper: Why Her New Single ‘Disappear’ Hits Different
There’s something about the way Katie Tupper sings that feels like a...
Home Studio vs. Pro Studio: Where to Spend Your Music Budget in 2026
Look, if you’re still dropping $100 an hour at a professional studio just to "track" your vocals or guitars in 2026, you’re basically lighting...
Camper & Lucky Daye “TONIGHT”: New Single from the Multi-Platinum Producer
Camper & Lucky Daye Just Dropped the Song of the Summer: Why "TONIGHT" is a Must-Listen
If you haven't heard the name Darhyl “Camper” Jr....
Courtney Barnett ‘Site Unseen’ Review: New Single & 2026 Album News
Look, we all know the Courtney Barnett "vibe" by now: she’s the only person who can write a five-minute song about house hunting or...
Ella Red IT’S NOT REAL Review: The Alt-Pop Anthem for 2026
Why Everyone Is Obsessing Over Ella Red’s "IT'S NOT REAL"
Let’s be honest: we’ve all had those moments where life feels like a poorly rendered...
Luhh Dyl & NoCap “Still Having Problems” Review: A New Pain Pop Anthem
Luhh Dyl & NoCap Just Dropped a Realistic Anthem for the Hustle: "Still Having Problems"
There’s a common lie in the music industry that once...
Truman Sinclair “Dust to Dust” Review: A Cinematic Indie-Pop Essential
Truman Sinclair’s "Dust to Dust" is the Beautifully Dark Anthem We Needed
There’s a specific kind of magic in a song that feels like it’s...
Papooz “Love Me Better” Review: The New Anthem of 2026 Indie Pop
Papooz Just Dropped "Love Me Better" and It’s a Total Mood
If you’ve been following Papooz since the "Ann Wants to Dance" days, you know...
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