Spotify just put another nail in the Album’s coffin
Streaming and the promotion of playlists have contributed to the demise of the album, alongside shorter and shorter attention spans. But recently, Spotify added insult to injury by eliminating a. Continue reading
Take the challenge: Produce an album this February
As we crawl out of the holiday fog to greet the new year, why not sign up for the RPM Challenge or February Album Writing Month and produce an entire. Continue reading
World’s Worst Album Covers go on display
A private collection of some of the world’s worst album covers has been put on public display in the UK “There’s the album cover with the band as rabbits or. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to recording, releasing, and promoting an album in 90 days
From conception to finished product – in this piece, we walk you through how to plan and organize all the actions and decisions that go into budgeting, rehearsing, and recording. Continue reading
How Amy McDonald used Music + Talk to provide fans with context for her latest album
Here we look at how Scottish singer-songwriter Amy McDonald utilized Spotify’s Music +Talk show tool to give fans track-by-track insight into her latest release ‘The Human Demands.’ Guest post by. Continue reading
3 ways to promote your upcoming album using a single
Releasing new music without first having a promotional strategy in place is a mistake. Here, we look at how to craft an effective marketing campaign around your next single that. Continue reading
Are Surprise Music Releases Right For You?
While following in the footsteps of industry stars like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny by dropping a ‘surprise’ album can be tempting, this bombshell style of releasing music isn’t always. Continue reading
How To Crowdfund An Album During COVID-19
One of the few unexpected boons of 2020’s mass show cancellation is the amount of time many artists have had to work on new music. Still, funding an album during. Continue reading
7 Ideas For An Upcoming EP Release
While the LP’s diminutive little cousin is often overlooked in the music world, EPs can be a great way for up-and-coming artists to take appease fans and take creative risks. Continue reading
